amoralize
|a-mor-al-ize|
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/eɪˈmɔːrəˌlaɪz/
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/eɪˈmɒrəˌlaɪz/
remove moral considerations
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amoralize' originates from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and the root 'moral' from Latin 'moralis', meaning 'pertaining to manners'.
Historical Evolution
'amoralize' evolved from the combination of 'a-' and 'moral', forming a verb in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove moral considerations', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make something or someone amoral, removing moral considerations.
The novel amoralizes its characters, presenting them without moral judgment.
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Last updated: 2025/07/19 14:21