Apter: meaning, definitions and examples
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apter
[ หรฆptษr ]
physical attributes
Apter refers to something that is lacking in wings or something that is incapable of flight. This term is often used in biological contexts to describe certain insects or plants that have evolved to lose their capacity for flight.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The apter form of the insect thrived in its environment.
- Many species of apter organisms are well-adapted to life on the ground.
suitability
In a broader context, apter can also mean more suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or function. It is derived from the concept of being better suited or having a higher affinity for something.
Synonyms
fitter, more suitable
Examples of usage
- His skills were apter for the job than those of his colleagues.
- The new design proved to be apter for the intended use.
Translations
Translations of the word "apter" in other languages:
๐ต๐น capรญtulo
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคงเฅเคฏเคพเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Kapitel
๐ฎ๐ฉ bab
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะทะดัะป
๐ต๐ฑ rozdziaล
๐ฏ๐ต ็ซ
๐ซ๐ท chapitre
๐ช๐ธ capรญtulo
๐น๐ท bรถlรผm
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุตู
๐จ๐ฟ kapitola
๐ธ๐ฐ kapitola
๐จ๐ณ ็ซ ่
๐ธ๐ฎ poglavje
๐ฎ๐ธ kafli
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ fษsil
๐ฒ๐ฝ capรญtulo
Etymology
The word 'apter' originates from the Greek word 'apteros,' where 'a-' means 'without' and 'pteron' means 'wing.' It reflects the absence of wings in certain organisms, particularly insects. The term has been in scientific use since the late 19th century, particularly in entomology and botany, where the characteristics of wingless forms are studied. Over time, the term has also evolved to denote suitability or appropriateness in various contexts, reflecting an extension of its original biological meaning to more metaphorical uses.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,122, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 37121 vulgarized
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- 37124 unshod
- 37125 bleep
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