amurcosity
|a-mur-co-si-ty|
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/əˈmɜːrkəsɪti/
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/əˈmɜːkəsɪti/
turbid state
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amurcosity' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'amurcus,' where 'amurcus' meant 'dregs or sediment.'
Historical Evolution
'amurcus' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'amurcositas,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amurcosity.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'dregs or sediment,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a state of being turbid or cloudy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state or quality of being turbid or cloudy, especially in reference to liquids.
The amurcosity of the river water increased after the heavy rains.
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Last updated: 2025/07/24 20:36