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abhorrently

|ab-hor-rent-ly|

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/əbˈhɔrəntli/

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/əbˈhɒrəntli/

(abhorrent)

inspiring disgust

Base FormAdverb
abhorrentabhorrently
Etymology
Etymology Information

'abhorrently' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abhorrens,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'horrere' meant 'to shudder.'

Historical Evolution

'abhorrens' transformed into the French word 'abhorrent,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abhorrent' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to shudder away from something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'inspiring disgust or loathing.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that inspires disgust or loathing.

The crime was abhorrently violent.

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Last updated: 2025/04/01 12:36