addle
|ad-dle|
B2
/ˈædəl/
confusion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'addle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'adel,' where it meant 'liquid filth or urine.'
Historical Evolution
'adel' transformed into the modern English word 'addle,' shifting from a noun to a verb and adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'liquid filth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to confuse or muddle.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to confuse or muddle someone's mind.
The complex instructions addled his brain.
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Adjective 1
confused or muddled.
He felt addled after the long meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 10:21