fetal
|fe-tal|
B2
/ˈfiːtəl/
relating to a fetus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fetal' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'fetus', where 'fetus' meant 'offspring' or 'young one'.
Historical Evolution
'fetus' transformed into the English word 'fetal' to describe anything pertaining to a fetus.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'offspring', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to a fetus'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45