backboned
|back/boned|
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/ˈbækˌboʊnd/
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/ˈbækˌbəʊnd/
(backbone)
central support
Etymology
Etymology Information
'backbone' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'bæc' meaning 'back' and 'bān' meaning 'bone'.
Historical Evolution
'backbone' changed from the Old English word 'bæcbān' and eventually became the modern English word 'backbone'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the bone structure of the back', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the main support or strength of something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a backbone; vertebrate.
The backboned animals include mammals, birds, and reptiles.
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Last updated: 2025/01/25 09:49