amblotic
|am-blot-ic|
C2
/æmˈblɒtɪk/
slow progression
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amblotic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amblos,' where 'amblos' meant 'dull' or 'blunt.'
Historical Evolution
'amblos' transformed into the Latin word 'ambloticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amblotic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'dull or blunt,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'slow or gradual.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by a slow or gradual process.
The amblotic nature of the disease made it difficult to diagnose early.
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Last updated: 2025/07/10 22:21