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apter

 

[ หˆรฆptษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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

flightless, wingless.

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น capรญtulo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคงเฅเคฏเคพเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kapitel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bab

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะดั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozdziaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ซ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chapitre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ capรญtulo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรถlรผm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุตู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kapitola

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kapitola

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซ ่Š‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poglavje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kafli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fษ™sil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.