unciliated
|un-ci-li-a-ted|
C1
/ʌnˈsɪliˌeɪtɪd/
without cilia
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unciliated' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'ciliated' from Latin 'cilium' meaning 'eyelash' or 'small hair'.
Historical Evolution
'cilium' transformed into the English word 'ciliated', and with the addition of the prefix 'un-', it became 'unciliated'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without small hair-like structures', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking cilia or hair-like structures.
The unciliated cells were observed under the microscope.
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Last updated: 2025/05/05 00:29