acraspedote

1 of 2

adjective (1)

acras·​pe·​dote
(ˈ)ā-ˈkra-spə-ˌdōt
: of or relating to the division Acraspeda

acraspedote

2 of 2

adjective (2)

acras·​pe·​dote
(ˈ)ā-ˈkra-spə-ˌdōt
of the segments of a tapeworm
: not overlapping

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

New Latin Acraspeda + English -ote

Adjective (2)

a- entry 2 + craspedote

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1873, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of acraspedote was in 1873

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“Acraspedote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acraspedote. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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