animal-sourced
|an-i-mal-sourced|
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/ˈænɪməl sɔrst/
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/ˈænɪməl sɔːst/
derived from animals
Etymology
Etymology Information
'animal-sourced' originates from the combination of 'animal' and 'sourced', where 'animal' refers to living organisms that feed on organic matter, and 'sourced' means obtained from a particular origin.
Historical Evolution
'animal-sourced' is a modern term that combines 'animal' and 'sourced' to describe products or materials derived from animals.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'obtained from animals', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
derived or obtained from animals.
The product is animal-sourced, meaning it contains ingredients derived from animals.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45