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abalienated

|ab-a-li-en-at-ed|

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/ˌæbˈeɪliəˌneɪtɪd/

(abalienate)

transfer ownership

Base FormPastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
abalienateabalienatedabalienatedabalienating
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

Adjective 1

estranged or alienated from something or someone.

He felt abalienated from his family after the argument.

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Last updated: 2025/03/29 04:51