Centipedal

/sɛnˈtɪpɪdəl/ adjective

Relating to or resembling a centipede, or having many feet or foot-like appendages.

From Latin 'centipeda' (hundred-footed), formed from 'centum' (hundred) + 'pes' (foot). The suffix '-al' makes it an adjective describing things that have the characteristics of a centipede. Originally used to describe the actual creature, it was later applied metaphorically.

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