ABACTINALLY

Etymology

Adverb

abactinally (not comparable)

(As seen or measured) from the end opposite the mouth in a radiate animal (to the other end).

Source: Wiktionary


ABACTINAL

Ab*ac"ti*nal, a. Etym: [L. ab + E. actinal.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: Pertaining to the surface or end opposite to the mouth in a radiate animal; -- opposed to actinal. "The aboral or abactinal area." L. Agassiz.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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