Fibrous

Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪbrəs/

Definitions of fibrous

adjective containing, consisting of, or resembling fibers

Example Sentences

A1 Apples have a fibrous texture.

A2 Some vegetables, like celery, are known for their fibrous nature.

B1 A diet high in fibrous foods can help improve digestion.

B2 The fibrous roots of the tree help anchor it to the ground.

C1 The fibrous tissue in the muscle helps provide strength and support.

C2 The fibrous material used in the construction of the bridge was incredibly durable.

Examples of fibrous in a Sentence

formal The fibrous material of the plant is used to make textiles.

informal I love the fibrous texture of this steak, it's so tender!

slang This fibrous stuff is tough to chew, man.

figurative The fibrous connection between the two characters was evident in their shared experiences.

Grammatical Forms of fibrous

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

Origin and Evolution of fibrous

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fibrous' originated from the Latin word 'fibrosus', which is derived from the Latin word 'fibra' meaning 'fiber'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'fibrous' has maintained its original meaning of being composed of or resembling fibers, but has also been extended to describe textures, structures, and materials that are fibrous in nature.