abstruser
|ab-strus-er|
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/əbˈstruːsər/
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/əbˈstruːsə/
(abstruse)
difficult to understand
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abstruse' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abstrusus', where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'trudere' meant 'to push'.
Historical Evolution
'abstrusus' transformed into the French word 'abstrus', and eventually became the modern English word 'abstruse' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'hidden or concealed', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'difficult to understand'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
comparative form of 'abstruse', meaning more difficult to understand.
The professor's explanation became abstruser as the lecture progressed.
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Last updated: 2025/04/09 00:51