absume
|ab-sume|
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/æbˈsuːm/
consume completely
Etymology
Etymology Information
'absume' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'absumere,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'sumere' meant 'to take.'
Historical Evolution
'absumere' transformed into the English word 'absume' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take away completely,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to consume or absorb completely.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/09 02:06