allision
|al-li-sion|
C1
/əˈlɪʒən/
collision with a stationary object
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allision' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'allisio,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'laedere' meant 'to strike or hurt.'
Historical Evolution
'allisio' transformed into the French word 'allision,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allision' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strike or hurt,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'collision with a stationary object.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/27 04:06
