VEGETOANIMAL Meaning and
Definition
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Relating to both plants and animals, noting the vegetal functions.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for VEGETOANIMAL
- vegetoanioal
- vegetoanilal
- vegetoanimil
- vegetoanimel
- vegetoanimcl
- vegetoanimad
- vegetoanimah
- vegetoaniman
- vegetoanimam
- vegetwoanimal
- v egetoanimal
- ve getoanimal
- veg etoanimal
- vege toanimal
- vegetoan imal
- vegetoani mal
- vegetoanim al
- vegetoanima l
Etymology of VEGETOANIMAL
The word "vegetoanimal" is a combination of "vegeto-" and "animal", both derived from Latin roots.
The prefix "vegeto-" comes from the Latin word "vegetus", meaning "lively" or "vigorous". It is also related to "vegere", meaning "to be lively or active". In English, "vegeto-" is often used to refer to plants or plant-based organisms.
The word "animal" also comes from Latin, specifically from the Latin word "anima", meaning "breath" or "soul". In Latin, "animal" referred to any living creature that could move, breathe, and possess a soul or consciousness.
When these two roots are combined, "vegetoanimal" refers to an organism or being that exhibits characteristics of both plants and animals, potentially suggesting a mix of plant-like and animal-like qualities.
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