accable
|ac-ca-ble|
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/əˈkæbəl/
overwhelmed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accable' originates from French, specifically the word 'accabler,' where 'ac-' meant 'toward' and 'cable' meant 'to press or burden.'
Historical Evolution
'accabler' transformed into the English word 'accable,' maintaining its original meaning of being overwhelmed or burdened.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to press or burden,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'overwhelmed or overcome.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
overwhelmed or overcome, especially with emotion or stress.
She felt accable after hearing the devastating news.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 03:21