'abhorrible' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abhorribilis,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'horribilis' meant 'horrible.'

'abhorribilis' transformed into the Old French word 'abhorrible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abhorrible.'

Initially, it meant 'causing horror or disgust,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.