adumbrant
|a-dum-brant|
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/əˈdʌmbrənt/
foreshadowing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adumbrant' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adumbrans,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'umbrare' meant 'to shade.'
Historical Evolution
'adumbrans' transformed into the English word 'adumbrant' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cast a shadow,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'foreshadowing or partially revealing something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
foreshadowing or partially revealing something.
The adumbrant clouds hinted at the coming storm.
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Last updated: 2025/05/14 11:21