abient
|a-bi-ent|
C2
/ˈeɪbiənt/
moving away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abient' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abire,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'ire' meant 'to go.'
Historical Evolution
'abire' transformed into the English word 'abient' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to go away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'tending to move away from a stimulus or environment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
tending to move away from a stimulus or environment.
The abient behavior of the animal was noted during the experiment.
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Last updated: 2025/04/01 19:21