alite
|a-light|
B2
/əˈlaɪt/
lit or illuminated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alite' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'alighten,' where 'a-' meant 'on' and 'lighten' meant 'to light.'
Historical Evolution
'alighten' transformed into the modern English word 'alite' through gradual phonetic changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to descend and light upon,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'being lit or illuminated.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in a state of being lit or illuminated.
The street was alite with festive lights.
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Last updated: 2025/06/23 04:36