Filamentous: meaning, definitions and examples

The word 'filamentous' is derived from the Latin word 'filamentum', which means 'thread'. The Latin 'filamentum' is a diminutive form of 'filum', meaning 'thread' or 'string'. This etymological background highlights the word's association with thin and thread-like structures. The use of 'filamentous' in English has been prevalent since the early 19th century, primarily in biological contexts to describe structures such as fungi, bacteria, and algae that exhibit a thread-like appearance. As the field of microbiology grew, so did the usage of the term to categorize and describe various organisms based on their morphology. The term has since been adopted in various scientific disciplines, including botany and mycology, to describe the characteristic shapes of certain organisms.

Positioned at #21,163, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.

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