alliterate
|al-li-ter-ate|
C1
/əˈlɪtəˌreɪt/
repeating initial sounds
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alliterate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alliterare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'littera' meant 'letter.'
Historical Evolution
'alliterare' transformed into the English word 'alliterate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to arrange letters,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to repeat initial sounds.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/27 04:36