achtehalber
|ach-te-hal-ber|
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/ˈɑːktəˌhɑːlbər/
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/ˈɑːktəˌhɑːlbə/
for formality's sake
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achtehalber' originates from German, specifically the word 'achtehalber', where 'achte' meant 'eighth' and 'halber' meant 'for the sake of'.
Historical Evolution
'achtehalber' was borrowed directly from German into English, retaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'for the sake of the eighth', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'for the sake of formality or appearance'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
for the sake of formality or appearance.
He attended the meeting achtehalber, without any real interest.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 03:06