unyielding-finned
|un-yield-ing-finned|
C2
/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
