cornified
|cor-ni-fied|
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/ˈkɔrnɪfaɪd/
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/ˈkɔːnɪfaɪd/
(cornify)
hardened, horn-like
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cornified' originates from the Latin word 'cornu,' meaning 'horn,' combined with the suffix '-fy,' which means 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'cornu' transformed into the French word 'cornifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cornify,' leading to the adjective 'cornified.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make horn-like,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having undergone a process of keratinization, becoming hard or horny.
The skin on the soles of the feet is often cornified due to constant pressure.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 19:52