abbroachment
|ab-broach-ment|
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/əˈbroʊtʃmənt/
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/əˈbrəʊtʃmənt/
opening discussion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abbroachment' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'abrochen,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'brochen' meant 'to pierce or open.'
Historical Evolution
'abrochen' transformed into the modern English word 'abbroachment' through the addition of the suffix '-ment' to indicate the act or process.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pierce or open,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'opening up a subject for discussion.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of broaching or opening up a subject for discussion.
The abbroachment of the new policy was met with mixed reactions.
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Last updated: 2025/03/30 20:06