non-suctorial
|non-suc-to-ri-al|
C2
/nɒn-sʌkˈtɔːriəl/
not adapted for sucking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-suctorial' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'suctorial' from Latin 'suctorius', which means 'sucking'.
Historical Evolution
'Suctorial' evolved from the Latin word 'suctorius', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-suctorial'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'suctorial' meant 'adapted for sucking', and with the prefix 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not adapted for sucking'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not adapted for sucking or not having the ability to suck.
The non-suctorial mouthparts of the insect make it unable to feed on nectar.
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Last updated: 2025/05/05 13:52