aliening
|a-li-en-ing|
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/ˈeɪliənɪŋ/
(alien)
foreign, otherworldly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alien' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alienus', where 'alius' meant 'other'.
Historical Evolution
'alienus' transformed into the Old French word 'aliener', and eventually became the modern English word 'alien' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'belonging to another', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'transfer ownership'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'alien', meaning to transfer ownership or rights to another.
The company is aliening its assets to a foreign investor.
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Last updated: 2025/06/21 18:06