planktonic
|plank-ton-ic|
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/plæŋkˈtɒnɪk/
relating to plankton
Etymology
Etymology Information
'planktonic' originates from the Greek word 'planktos', meaning 'drifting' or 'wandering'.
Historical Evolution
'planktos' transformed into the English word 'plankton', and the adjective form 'planktonic' was derived to describe characteristics related to plankton.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'drifting or wandering', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to plankton'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/25 22:19