ground-dwelling
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/ɡraʊnd ˈdwɛlɪŋ/
living on the ground
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ground-dwelling' is a compound word formed from 'ground' and 'dwelling', where 'ground' refers to the earth's surface and 'dwelling' means 'living or residing'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'ground-dwelling' has been used in modern English to describe species or entities that live on the ground.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'living on the ground', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
living or occurring on or near the ground.
The ground-dwelling birds are often camouflaged to blend with the forest floor.
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Last updated: 2025/01/28 08:57