CAPILLARY - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective
of or relating to hair
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Adjective
long and slender with a very small internal diameter
Example: a capillary tube
Synonyms
Capillary vessel, Capillary tube, Capillary tubing, Capillary, Hairlike
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "capillary" comes from Latin capillāris.
🧩 Fun Fact
Latin became the scholarly language of Europe for over 1,500 years, standardizing technical vocabulary.