alcoholics
|al-co-hol-ics|
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/ˌælkəˈhɑːlɪks/
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/ˌælkəˈhɒlɪks/
(alcoholic)
related to alcohol
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alcoholic' originates from 'alcohol', which comes from the Arabic word 'al-kuḥl', meaning 'the kohl'.
Historical Evolution
'al-kuḥl' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'alcohol', and eventually became the modern English word 'alcoholic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'a distilled substance', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person addicted to alcohol'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals who suffer from alcoholism, a chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.
Alcoholics often require support and treatment to overcome their addiction.
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Last updated: 2025/06/16 01:36