Achaetous

Pronunciation: /əˈkiːtəs/

Definitions of achaetous

adjective describing a lack of bristles or setae, typically used in reference to certain insects or larvae

Example Sentences

A1 The achaetous worm was tiny and difficult to see.

A2 The achaetous organism had no visible bristles or hairs.

B1 The achaetous species lacked any form of external appendages for movement.

B2 The achaetous creatures were studied for their unique lack of chaetae.

C1 The achaetous organisms were a subject of intense scientific research due to their unusual characteristics.

C2 The achaetous nature of the species puzzled researchers for years before a breakthrough discovery.

Examples of achaetous in a Sentence

formal The achaetous organism lacks bristles or setae for movement.

informal The achaetous bug doesn't have any hairs on its body.

slang That achaetous critter is as smooth as a baby's bottom.

figurative Her achaetous personality made her stand out in a crowd.

Grammatical Forms of achaetous

• past tense: achaetous
• plural: achaetous
• comparative: more achaetous
• superlative: most achaetous
• present tense: achaetous
• future tense: will be achaetous
• perfect tense: has been achaetous
• continuous tense: is being achaetous
• singular: achaetous
• positive degree: achaetous
• infinitive: to be achaetous
• gerund: being achaetous
• participle: achaetous

Origin and Evolution of achaetous

First Known Use: 1830 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'achaetous' originates from the Greek word 'a-chaetos', meaning 'without bristles or setae'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of biology to describe organisms lacking bristles or setae, the term 'achaetous' has since expanded to be used in a more general sense to describe anything without bristles or setae-like structures.