Asphyctous

/æsˈfɪktəs/ adjective

Definition

An alternative form of 'asphyctic,' meaning relating to asphyxia or lack of oxygen.

Etymology

Variant form of 'asphyctic' with Latin suffix '-ous' instead of '-ic,' both deriving from Greek 'asphyxia.'

Kelly Says

This word shows how the same Greek root got two different English adjective endings, both meaning the same thing but sounding slightly different—linguistic siblings separated by spelling.

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