elongated-finned
|e-long-at-ed-finned|
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/ɪˈlɔːŋˌɡeɪtɪd fɪnd/
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/ɪˈlɒŋˌɡeɪtɪd fɪnd/
having unusually long fins
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'elongated-finned' is formed from 'elongated' (from Latin 'elongare', meaning 'to lengthen') and 'finned' (from 'fin', from Old English 'finn', meaning 'fin').
Historical Evolution
'Elongated' and 'finned' were combined in modern English to describe animals, especially fish, with notably long fins.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it simply described something with long fins, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having fins that are longer than typical for the species or group.
The elongated-finned fish swam gracefully through the water.
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Last updated: 2025/08/04 09:08