terrain-specific
|ter/rain-spe/cif/ic|
/təˈreɪn spəˈsɪfɪk/
designed for specific terrain
Etymology
The term 'terrain-specific' combines 'terrain,' originating from Latin 'terra' meaning 'earth,' and 'specific,' from Latin 'specificus,' meaning 'particular.'
'Terrain' evolved from the Old French 'terrein,' while 'specific' came from the Medieval Latin 'specificus.'
Initially, 'terrain' referred to 'land or ground,' and 'specific' meant 'particular or distinct.' The combined term 'terrain-specific' now refers to something designed for a particular type of land.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to or designed for a particular type of terrain.
The vehicle is terrain-specific, built to handle rocky landscapes.
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