abattu
|a-bat-tu|
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/əˈbæt.u/
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/əˈbæt.juː/
feeling defeated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abattu' originates from French, specifically the word 'abattre,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'battre' meant 'to beat or strike.'
Historical Evolution
'abattre' transformed into the French adjective 'abattu,' and it has been adopted into English usage to describe a state of dejection.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to beat down or strike,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'feeling defeated or dispirited.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
dejected or downcast; feeling defeated or dispirited.
After hearing the news, he felt completely abattu.
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Last updated: 2025/03/30 04:06