absterse
|ab-stirse|
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/æbˈstɜrs/
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/æbˈstɜːs/
difficult to understand
Etymology
Etymology Information
'absterse' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abstersus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'tergere' meant 'to wipe.'
Historical Evolution
'abstersus' transformed into the English word 'absterse' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wipe away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'difficult to understand.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/08 13:06