amuletic
|am-u-let-ic|
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/ˌæmjuˈlɛtɪk/
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/ˌæmjʊˈlɛtɪk/
(amulet)
protective charm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amuletic' originates from the word 'amulet', which comes from Latin 'amuletum', meaning 'an object that protects a person from trouble'.
Historical Evolution
'amuletum' transformed into the French word 'amulette', and eventually became the modern English word 'amulet', from which 'amuletic' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an object that protects', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to an amulet'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or having the properties of an amulet.
The necklace was believed to have amuletic powers.
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Last updated: 2025/07/24 19:21