adfreezing
|ad-freeze-ing|
C2
/ædˈfriːzɪŋ/
(adfreeze)
freeze onto a surface
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adfreeze' originates from the combination of the prefix 'ad-' meaning 'toward' and the word 'freeze', which means 'to become solid due to cold'.
Historical Evolution
'adfreeze' was formed by combining the prefix 'ad-' with the word 'freeze' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cause to adhere by freezing', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/07 03:51