bottom-dwelling
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/ˈbɑːtəm ˌdwɛlɪŋ/
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/ˈbɒtəm ˌdwɛlɪŋ/
living at the bottom
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bottom-dwelling' originates from the combination of 'bottom,' meaning the lowest part, and 'dwelling,' meaning living or residing.
Historical Evolution
'Bottom-dwelling' combines the Old English 'botm' for 'bottom' and 'dwellan' for 'to lead astray, hinder, delay,' which evolved to mean 'to remain, stay.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'dwell' meant 'to lead astray,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to reside or live.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
living or occurring at the bottom of a body of water.
The bottom-dwelling fish are adapted to life on the ocean floor.
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Last updated: 2025/04/06 16:19