abalienation
|ab-a-li-en-a-tion|
/ˌæbˌeɪliəˈneɪʃən/
transfer or estrangement
Etymology
'abalienation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abalienatio,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'alienare' meant 'to make another's.'
'abalienatio' transformed into the French word 'abalienation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abalienation' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to transfer ownership,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'estrangement or alienation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of transferring ownership or rights to another party.
The abalienation of the property was finalized last week.
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Noun 2
the state of being estranged or alienated.
The abalienation he felt from his family was profound.
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Last updated: 2025/03/29 05:21