multi-fingered
|mul-ti-fin-gered|
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/ˌmʌltiˈfɪŋɡərd/
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/ˌmʌltiˈfɪŋɡəd/
having many fingers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'multi-fingered' originates from the combination of 'multi-' meaning 'many' and 'fingered' referring to having fingers.
Historical Evolution
'multi-fingered' evolved from the combination of 'multi-' and 'fingered' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having many fingers,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having or involving multiple fingers.
The multi-fingered robot was able to perform complex tasks.
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Last updated: 2025/05/17 02:53