adminicula
|ad-min-i-cu-la|
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/ædˈmɪnɪkjʊlə/
(adminiculum)
supporting materials
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adminicula' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adminiculum', where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'miniculum' meant 'support or aid'.
Historical Evolution
'adminiculum' transformed into the English word 'adminicula' and has been used in legal contexts to refer to supporting materials.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'support or aid', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
supporting materials or aids, especially in a legal context.
The lawyer presented several adminicula to support his case.
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Last updated: 2025/05/10 06:51