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What is another word for Aeriform? – 178 Aeriform Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    airy gaseous volatile ethereal intangible impalpable diaphanous tenuous rarefied light buoyant weightless formless shapeless unsubstantial incorporeal spiritual heavenly celestial divine ghostly spectral eerie vaporous misty hazy foggy cloudy nebulous amorphous indefinite indistinct vague elusive evanescent fleeting transient ephemeral momentary temporary impermanent insubstantial nonmaterial immaterial abstract nonphysical metaphysical

    Meaning of Aeriform

    The primary meaning of "Aeriform" is relating to or resembling air.

    Definitions

    • Relating to or resembling air, especially in being light and insubstantial
    • Having a light and airy texture or consistency
    • Resembling or characteristic of air in quality or form

    Etymology of Aeriform

    The word "Aeriform" originates from the Latin words "aer," meaning air, and "formis," meaning shape or form, with the suffix "-form" added to denote resemblance or relation
    Historically, the term has been used in scientific and philosophical contexts to describe substances or entities that possess qualities similar to those of air, such as lightness, intangibility, or volatility

    Example Uses

    • The aeriform texture of the clouds made them seem like puffs of white cotton
    • The aeriform quality of the music was captivating, with notes that seemed to float on air
    • The scientist studied the aeriform properties of the gas, observing its behavior and characteristics

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    solid concrete tangible palpable substantial heavy weighty dense compact material physical corporeal earthly mundane worldly coarse crude rough harsh rigid inflexible unyielding stubborn obstinate persistent enduring lasting permanent

    Related Nouns

    air gas vapor mist cloud fog haze atmosphere ether medium substance material texture consistency form shape quality characteristic property attribute feature aspect element component constituent part portion fragment

    Related Verbs

    float drift hover suspend hang poise balance weigh measure gauge assess evaluate estimate appraise value appreciate perceive sense feel touch handle manipulate mold shape form create produce generate

    Related Adjectives

    airy gaseous volatile ethereal intangible impalpable diaphanous tenuous rarefied light buoyant weightless formless shapeless unsubstantial incorporeal spiritual heavenly celestial divine ghostly spectral eerie vaporous misty hazy foggy cloudy nebulous amorphous indefinite indistinct vague elusive evanescent fleeting transient ephemeral momentary temporary impermanent insubstantial nonmaterial immaterial abstract nonphysical metaphysical