tick-borne
|tick-born|
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/tɪk-bɔrn/
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/tɪk-bɔːn/
transmitted by ticks
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tick-borne' originates from the combination of 'tick,' referring to the small arachnid, and 'borne,' derived from the Old English 'beran,' meaning 'to carry.'
Historical Evolution
'tick-borne' evolved from the combination of 'tick' and 'borne,' which was used in Middle English to describe something carried or transmitted.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'carried by ticks,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
transmitted or carried by ticks.
Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/18 07:10