adder
|ad/der|
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/ˈædər/
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/ˈædə/
venomous snake
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adder' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'nædre,' where 'nædre' meant 'snake.'
Historical Evolution
'nædre' transformed into the Middle English word 'adder,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adder.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'snake,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small venomous snake found in Europe and Asia, known for its distinctive zigzag pattern.
The hiker spotted an adder basking in the sun.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a person or device that performs addition.
The calculator functions as an adder for complex equations.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/15 04:29