fiber
|fi-ber|
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/ˈfaɪbər/
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/ˈfaɪbə/
thread or filament
Etymology
'fiber' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'fibra', where 'fibra' meant 'a thread or filament'.
'fibra' transformed into the French word 'fibre', and eventually became the modern English word 'fiber' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'a thread or filament', but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including dietary material and moral strength.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed.
Cotton is a natural fiber used in clothing.
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Noun 2
dietary material containing substances such as cellulose, lignin, and pectin, which are resistant to the action of digestive enzymes.
Eating more fiber can help improve digestion.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35