proteinaceousness
|pro-tein-a-ceous-ness|
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/ˌproʊtiːˈneɪʃəsnəs/
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/ˌprəʊtiːˈneɪʃəsnəs/
(proteinaceous)
protein-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'proteinaceous' originates from 'protein,' which comes from the Greek word 'prōteios,' meaning 'primary' or 'first.'
Historical Evolution
'protein' changed from the Greek word 'prōteios' to the modern English word 'protein' through Latin and French influences.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'primary or first,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning related to proteins.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being proteinaceous, i.e., having the characteristics or properties of protein.
The proteinaceousness of the substance was confirmed through laboratory tests.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/30 19:15