abusedly
|a-bused-ly|
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/əˈbjuːzɪdli/
(abused)
misuse or mistreatment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abusedly' originates from the English word 'abuse,' which comes from the Latin word 'abusus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'usus' meant '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,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to treat with cruelty or violence.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/09 14:36
