Abranchialism

Pronunciation: /əˈbræŋkiəˌlɪzəm/

Definitions of abranchialism

noun a branch of zoology that deals with animals lacking gills or branchiae

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand the concept of abranchialism.

A2 The book explained abranchialism in a simple way.

B1 Students in the biology class discussed the implications of abranchialism.

B2 The scientist's research focused on the genetic causes of abranchialism.

C1 The professor's lecture on abranchialism was highly informative.

C2 The debate among experts highlighted the complexities of abranchialism.

Examples of abranchialism in a Sentence

formal Abranchialism is a medical condition characterized by the absence of gills in aquatic animals.

informal I heard that abranchialism can affect a fish's ability to breathe underwater.

slang Yo, did you know that abranchialism is like when a fish forgets how to gill?

figurative Her abranchialism in social situations made it hard for her to communicate effectively.

Grammatical Forms of abranchialism

• past tense: abranchialized
• plural: abranchialisms
• comparative: more abranchial
• superlative: most abranchial
• present tense: abranchializes
• future tense: will abranchialize
• perfect tense: has abranchialized
• continuous tense: is abranchializing
• singular: abranchialism
• positive degree: abranchial
• infinitive: to abranchialize
• gerund: abranchializing
• participle: abranchialized

Origin and Evolution of abranchialism

First Known Use: 1889 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'abranchialism' originates from the combination of the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and the word 'branchia' meaning 'gills' in Greek.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in scientific contexts to describe organisms without gills, the term 'abranchialism' has evolved to also refer to a condition or state of being without branchial structures or features.