acidically
|a-cid-ic-al-ly|
C1
/əˈsɪdɪkli/
(acidic)
sour or sharp
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acidically' originates from 'acidic', which comes from the Latin word 'acidus', meaning 'sour'.
Historical Evolution
'acidus' transformed into the French word 'acide', and eventually became the modern English word 'acidic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sour', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having the properties of an acid'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/12 13:44
