non-gill-related
|non-gill-re-lat-ed|
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/nɑn-ɡɪl-rɪˈleɪtɪd/
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/nɒn-ɡɪl-rɪˈleɪtɪd/
not related to gills
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-gill-related' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'gill,' referring to the respiratory organ of aquatic animals, combined with 'related,' meaning 'connected or associated with.'
Historical Evolution
'non-gill-related' is a modern English term formed by combining 'non-' with 'gill' and 'related.'
Meaning Changes
The term has consistently meant 'not associated with gills' since its formation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or associated with gills.
The study focused on non-gill-related respiratory mechanisms in fish.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 13:19