aberuncate
|a-be-run-cate|
C2
/ˌæbəˈrʌŋkeɪt/
prune or cut away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aberuncate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aberuncare,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'eruncare' meant 'to weed out.'
Historical Evolution
'aberuncare' transformed into the English word 'aberuncate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to weed out or remove,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to prune or cut away.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/01 04:51