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unyielding-finned

|un-yield-ing-finned|

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/ʌnˈjiːldɪŋ-fɪnd/

rigid fins

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unyielding-finned' originates from the combination of 'unyielding' and 'finned', where 'unyielding' means 'not giving way to pressure' and 'finned' refers to having fins.

Historical Evolution

'unyielding' combined with 'finned' to describe a specific characteristic of certain aquatic creatures.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'having rigid fins', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having fins that are rigid and do not bend easily.

The unyielding-finned fish swam effortlessly against the strong current.

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Last updated: 2025/04/26 23:37