larvae-adverse
|lar-vae-ad-verse|
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/ˈlɑːrvi əˈdvɜrs/
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/ˈlɑːvi əˈdvɜːs/
harmful to larvae
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'larvae-adverse' is a compound word formed from 'larvae' and 'adverse'. 'Larvae' originates from Latin 'larva', meaning 'ghost' or 'mask', and 'adverse' comes from Latin 'adversus', meaning 'turned against'.
Historical Evolution
'Larvae' and 'adverse' were combined in modern English to describe substances or conditions harmful to larvae.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'adverse' meant 'turned against', but in this context, it evolved to mean 'harmful'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a negative or harmful effect on larvae.
The pesticide is larvae-adverse, ensuring the crops are protected from infestation.
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Last updated: 2025/06/27 11:38