-Adelphous

Pronunciation: /əˈdɛlfəs/

Definitions of -adelphous

adjective related to or characterized by brotherhood or sibling-like relationships

Example Sentences

A1 My brother and I are adelphous twins.

A2 The adelphous siblings always play together at the park.

B1 The adelphous brothers have a strong bond that can never be broken.

B2 Their adelphous relationship is evident in the way they finish each other's sentences.

C1 The adelphous sisters have a deep understanding of each other's thoughts and feelings.

C2 Their adelphous connection is so strong that they can communicate without saying a word.

Examples of -adelphous in a Sentence

formal The -adelphous nature of the plant's reproductive system allows for efficient pollination.

informal I find it fascinating how -adelphous plants can reproduce in such a unique way.

slang That -adelphous plant is like the coolest thing ever!

figurative The -adelphous relationship between the two companies led to a successful merger.

Grammatical Forms of -adelphous

• past tense: -adelphoused
• plural: -adelphouses
• comparative: more -adelphous
• superlative: most -adelphous
• present tense: is -adelphousing
• future tense: will -adelphouse
• perfect tense: has -adelphoused
• continuous tense: is being -adelphousing
• singular: -adelphous
• positive degree: very -adelphous
• infinitive: to -adelphouse
• gerund: -adelphousing
• participle: -adelphoused

Origin and Evolution of -adelphous

First Known Use: 1823 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word '-adelphous' originated from the Greek language.

Evolution of the word: The term '-adelphous' is a combining form used in biology to indicate a relationship with siblings or brotherhood. It has retained its original meaning since its first known use in the 19th century.