accolent
|ac-co-lent|
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/ˈækələnt/
lying close to
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accolent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accolens,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'colens' meant 'dwelling.'
Historical Evolution
'accolens' transformed into the English word 'accolent' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'dwelling near,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lying close to or alongside something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lying close to or alongside something.
The accolent buildings shared a common wall.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 07:51