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aeriform

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈɛrɪfɔrm/

KK: /ˈɛrɪfɔrm/

adjective
Definition

Relating to air or having a quality that is light and not solid.


Example

The aeriform nature of the gas made it difficult to contain.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever noticed how some clouds look so aeriform?
Sloth B
Yeah, they almost seem to float away like they're made of air.
Sloth A
It's fascinating how something so aeriform can create such beautiful shapes.
Sloth B
I know, right? It really changes how we see the sky.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ethereal
gaseous
airy
Antonyms
solid
dense
heavy
Root Explanation

Aeriform → It is formed from "aer" (from Latin "aer", meaning air) and "-form" (from Latin "forma", meaning shape or form). The word "aeriform" means having the shape or characteristics of air.

Memory Tip

Think of 'air' ('aer') and how something that is 'aeriform' has the shape or qualities of air.

Visually Confused Words
pateriform
variform
seriform
nariform
auriform
arciform
passeriform
lacertiform
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