larvae-hostile
|lar-vae-hos-tile|
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/ˈlɑːrviˌhɑːstaɪl/
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/ˈlɑːviˌhɒstaɪl/
unfavorable to larvae
Etymology
Etymology Information
'larvae-hostile' originates from the combination of 'larvae,' referring to the immature form of insects, and 'hostile,' meaning unfriendly or antagonistic.
Historical Evolution
The term 'hostile' comes from the Latin word 'hostilis,' meaning 'of an enemy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'hostile' meant 'of an enemy,' but in this context, it evolved to mean 'unfavorable to larvae.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes an environment or condition that is unfavorable or harmful to larvae.
The chemical treatment made the pond larvae-hostile.
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Last updated: 2025/06/11 21:55