abalienated
|ab-a-li-en-at-ed|
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/ˌæbˈeɪliəˌneɪtɪd/
(abalienate)
transfer ownership
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abalienated' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abalienatus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'alienare' meant 'to make another's.'
Historical Evolution
'abalienatus' transformed into the English word 'abalienate,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abalienated.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make another's or to alienate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'estranged or alienated.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/03/29 04:51
