abstersiveness
|ab-ster-sive-ness|
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/æbˈstɜːrsɪvnəs/
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/æbˈstɜːsɪvnəs/
(abstersive)
cleansing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abstersive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abstersivus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'tergere' meant 'to wipe.'
Historical Evolution
'abstersivus' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'abstersivus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abstersive.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wipe away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'cleansing or purifying.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being cleansing or purifying.
The abstersiveness of the soap made it ideal for removing tough stains.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 13:51