abstractors
|ab-strac-tors|
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/æbˈstræktərz/
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/æbˈstræktəz/
(abstractor)
summary preparer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abstractor' originates from the Latin word 'abstractus', where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'trahere' meant 'to draw'.
Historical Evolution
'abstractus' transformed into the Old French word 'abstraire', and eventually became the modern English word 'abstractor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to draw away', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who prepares abstracts'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who prepares abstracts, especially of legal documents.
The abstractor compiled a summary of the property deed.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 21:36