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ablude

|a-blude|

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/əˈbluːd/

differ or deviate

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ablude' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abludere,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'ludere' meant 'to play.'

Historical Evolution

'abludere' transformed into the English word 'ablude' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to play away from,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to differ or deviate from something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to differ or deviate from something.

The new policy ablude from the traditional practices.

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Last updated: 2025/04/03 12:36