Agatiferous

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌæɡəˈtɪfərəs/

Definitions of agatiferous

adjective describing something that contains or produces agate

Example Sentences

A1 The agatiferous plant was blooming beautifully in the garden.

A2 The agatiferous gemstone was believed to bring good luck to its owner.

B1 The agatiferous soil in that region is perfect for growing crops.

B2 The agatiferous mineral deposits in the area attracted many geologists.

C1 The agatiferous nature of the landscape made it a popular destination for hikers.

C2 The agatiferous qualities of the water in the lake made it ideal for fishing.

Examples of agatiferous in a Sentence

formal The agatiferous rock formations in this region are known for their stunning beauty.

informal I heard there are some agatiferous rocks over by the river, wanna check them out?

slang Those agatiferous rocks are lit, dude!

figurative Her words were like agatiferous gems, rare and precious.

Grammatical Forms of agatiferous

past tense

agatiferoused

plural

agatiferouses

comparative

more agatiferous

superlative

most agatiferous

present tense

agatiferates

future tense

will agatiferate

perfect tense

has agatiferated

continuous tense

is agatiferating

singular

agatiferous

positive degree

agatiferous

infinitive

to agatiferate

gerund

agatiferating

participle

agatiferated

Origin and Evolution of agatiferous

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'agatiferous' originates from Latin, specifically from the combination of 'agates' meaning 'precious stones' and 'ferre' meaning 'to bear'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that bears or contains agates, the word 'agatiferous' has evolved to also describe something that is related to or associated with agates in a broader sense.