non-raptorial
|non-rap-to-ri-al|
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/nɒn-ræpˈtɔːriəl/
not related to birds of prey
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-raptorial' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'raptorial' from Latin 'raptor' meaning 'seizer' or 'plunderer'.
Historical Evolution
'raptorial' changed from the Latin word 'raptor' and eventually became the modern English word 'raptorial'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'raptorial' meant 'relating to seizing or plundering', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to birds of prey'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not relating to or characteristic of birds of prey.
The non-raptorial birds were more abundant in the area.
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Last updated: 2025/04/17 11:22