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addresser

|ad-dress-er|

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/əˈdrɛsər/

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/əˈdrɛsə/

(address)

direct communication or location

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjective
addressaddressesaddressingaddressesaddressedaddressedaddressingaddressersadequately-addressedaddressed
Etymology
Etymology Information

'addresser' originates from the word 'address', which comes from Old French 'adresser', meaning 'to direct' or 'to guide'.

Historical Evolution

'adresser' changed from the Old French word 'adresser' and eventually became the modern English word 'address'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to direct or guide', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to speak to or direct words towards someone'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who addresses or speaks to someone.

The addresser made sure to engage the audience with his speech.

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Last updated: 2025/05/04 17:51