actu
|ac-tu|
B2
/ˈæk.tʃuː/
current news
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actu' originates from French, specifically the word 'actualité', where 'actu-' meant 'current' and '-alité' meant 'state or condition'.
Historical Evolution
'actualité' transformed into the English word 'actu' as a shorthand for current events or news.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'current state or condition', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'news or current events'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/05/01 12:06