abusable
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/əˈbjuːzəbl/
(abuse)
misuse or mistreatment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abusable' originates from the word 'abuse', which comes from Latin, specifically the word 'abusus', where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'uti' meant 'to use'.
Historical Evolution
'abusus' transformed into the Old French word 'abus', and eventually became the modern English word 'abuse' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to use wrongly', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to misuse or mistreat'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being abused or misused.
The system is abusable if not properly monitored.
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Last updated: 2025/04/09 13:36
