soft-finned
|soft-finned|
B2
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/sɔft-fɪnd/
🇬🇧
/sɒft-fɪnd/
flexible fins
Etymology
Etymology Information
'soft-finned' originates from the combination of 'soft' and 'finned', where 'soft' means 'not hard or firm' and 'finned' refers to having fins.
Historical Evolution
The term 'soft-finned' has remained relatively unchanged in its usage, consistently describing fish with soft, flexible fins.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having soft fins', and this meaning has remained consistent over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having fins that are soft and flexible, as opposed to spiny or rigid fins.
The soft-finned fish swam gracefully through the water.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 07:17