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-aneous — suffix forming adjectives from Latin words: spontaneous. Origin from the L. suffix aneus … English new terms dictionary
absentaneous — † absenˈtaneous, a. Obs. 0 [f. absent + aneous, analogous to instant aneous, cf. L. momentāneus.] Done in absence, pertaining to absence. In Bailey 1721, Ash 1775, etc … Useful english dictionary
denizen — [ dɛnɪz(ə)n] noun 1》 formal or humorous an inhabitant or occupant: denizens of field and forest. 2》 Brit. historical a foreigner allowed certain rights in their adopted country. Derivatives denizenship noun Origin ME deynseyn, via Anglo Norman Fr … English new terms dictionary
percutaneous — [ˌpə:kjʊ teɪnɪəs] adjective Medicine made, done, or effected through the skin. Derivatives percutaneously adverb Origin C19: from L. per cutem through the skin + aneous … English new terms dictionary
denizen — n. 1 a foreigner admitted to certain rights in his or her adopted country. 2 a naturalized foreign word, animal, or plant. 3 (usu. foll. by of) poet. an inhabitant or occupant. Derivatives: denizenship n. Etymology: ME f. AF deinzein f. OF deinz… … Useful english dictionary
frustraneous — |frə|strānēəs, frəˈs adjective Etymology: Latin frustra + English aneous (as in extraneous) : leading to frustration : vain, unprofitable … Useful english dictionary
terraneous — ēəs, yəs adjective Etymology: Latin terra + English aneous (as in subterraneous) more at terrace : terrestrial, terranean … Useful english dictionary
