Adelphian

Pronunciation: /əˈdɛlfiən/

Definitions of adelphian

adjective a term used to describe something related to or characteristic of a brother or brothers, particularly in a fraternal or close-knit sense

Example Sentences

A1 My adelphian sister is my best friend.

A2 She joined the adelphian society at her university.

B1 The adelphian bond between the twins was unbreakable.

B2 The adelphian relationship between the two countries strengthened over time.

C1 The adelphian connection between the two families was evident in their shared traditions.

C2 The adelphian alliance between the neighboring nations ensured peace and prosperity for both.

Examples of adelphian in a Sentence

formal The Adelphian Society was founded in 1904 at the University of Michigan.

informal I heard that the Adelphian group is having a meeting tonight.

slang Are you part of the Adelphian crew?

figurative The bond between the two friends was so strong, it was almost adelphian in nature.

Grammatical Forms of adelphian

• past tense: adelphianed
• plural: adelphians
• comparative: more adelphian
• superlative: most adelphian
• present tense: adelphians
• future tense: will adelphian
• perfect tense: have adelphianed
• continuous tense: is adelphianing
• singular: adelphian
• positive degree: adelphian
• infinitive: to adelphian
• gerund: adelphianing
• participle: adelphianed

Origin and Evolution of adelphian

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'adelphian' originates from the Greek word 'adelphos' meaning 'brother'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to brotherly love or a close bond between brothers, the term 'adelphian' has evolved to also encompass a sense of unity or connection between people who share a common bond or purpose.