fungus-related
|fun-gus-re-lat-ed|
B2
/ˈfʌŋɡəs rɪˈleɪtɪd/
related to fungi
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fungus' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'fungus', where 'fungus' meant 'mushroom'.
Historical Evolution
'fungus' changed from the Latin word 'fungus' and eventually became the modern English word 'fungus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'mushroom', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'any member of the kingdom Fungi'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
pertaining to or caused by fungi.
The disease is fungus-related, affecting the crops severely.
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Last updated: 2025/06/24 12:14