Finned: meaning, definitions and examples
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finned
[ fษชnd ]
animal anatomy
The term 'finned' refers to the presence of fins on fish or certain aquatic animals. Fins are typically appendages that assist in locomotion and stabilization in water. This adjective can also describe objects that have a fin-like structure, enhancing their functionality. 'Finned' is used mainly in biological and environmental discussions related to marine life.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The finned creatures glided gracefully through the water.
- The aquarium featured a variety of finned species.
- Finned animals often exhibit diverse behaviors in their aquatic habitats.
Translations
Translations of the word "finned" in other languages:
๐ต๐น com nadadeiras
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคฟเคจเคจ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช mit Flossen
๐ฎ๐ฉ bersirip
๐บ๐ฆ ะท ะฟะปะฐะฒะฝะธะบะฐะผะธ
๐ต๐ฑ z pลetwami
๐ฏ๐ต ใฒใใฎใใ
๐ซ๐ท avec des nageoires
๐ช๐ธ con aletas
๐น๐ท finsiz
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง๋๋ฌ๋ฏธ๊ฐ ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฒูุฏ ุจุงูุฒุนุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ s ploutvemi
๐ธ๐ฐ s plutvami
๐จ๐ณ ๅธฆ้ณ็
๐ธ๐ฎ s plavuti
๐ฎ๐ธ me fena
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฏะทั ะฑะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รผzgรผรงlรผ
๐ฒ๐ฝ con aletas
Etymology
The word 'finned' derives from the root word 'fin,' which is of Middle English origin, originating from 'finne' in Old English. This, in turn, can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *finnล, providing a connection to related words in other Germanic languages. The understanding of fish and their anatomy has evolved over centuries, with the study of fins being crucial in biology and marine sciences. In contemporary usage, 'finned' reflects not just the biological description of aquatic animals but also encompasses environmental issues like 'finning,' the practice of removing fins from fish, which has raised ecological concerns. As humans have explored and studied aquatic life, the term has gained significance in conservation discussions, highlighting the importance of preserving finned species.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,044, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 28041 mutability
- 28042 scrolled
- 28043 persuasiveness
- 28044 finned
- 28045 depredation
- 28046 undefended
- 28047 mouthing
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