adhibiting
|ad-hi-bit-ing|
C2
/ædˈhɪbɪtɪŋ/
(adhibit)
apply or administer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adhibit' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adhibēre,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'habēre' meant 'to hold or have.'
Historical Evolution
'adhibēre' transformed into the English word 'adhibit' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hold or apply,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to apply or administer something.
The doctor is adhibiting a new treatment to the patient.
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Last updated: 2025/05/07 12:51