animalistic
|an-i-mal-is-tic|
C1
/ˌænɪməˈlɪstɪk/
instinctive and primal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'animalistic' originates from the word 'animal,' which comes from Latin 'animalis,' meaning 'having breath' or 'living being.'
Historical Evolution
'animalis' transformed into the Old French word 'animal,' and eventually became the modern English word 'animal.' The suffix '-istic' was added to form 'animalistic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to living beings,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'resembling animals in a physical or instinctive way.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or resembling animals, especially in being physical and instinctive.
His behavior at the party was quite animalistic.
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Last updated: 2025/01/26 01:51