adfrozen
|ad-fro-zen|
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/ædˈfroʊzən/
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/ædˈfrəʊzən/
frozen to a surface
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adfrozen' originates from the prefix 'ad-' meaning 'to' or 'toward' and the word 'frozen,' which comes from Old English 'frēosan,' meaning 'to freeze.'
Historical Evolution
'adfrozen' combines the prefix 'ad-' with 'frozen,' a word that has remained largely unchanged from its Old English roots.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'frozen to something,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
frozen to a surface or object, typically referring to soil or ground that is frozen to a structure or another layer of soil.
The adfrozen soil made it difficult to remove the fence posts.
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Last updated: 2025/05/07 04:21