anti-stall
|an-ti-stall|
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/ˌæn.tiˈstɑːl/
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/ˌæn.tiˈstɔːl/
against stalling
Etymology
'anti-stall' originates from the combining of the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti', where 'anti-' meant 'against') and the English word 'stall' (from Old English roots such as 'steall'/'stelan' evolving into Middle English 'stallen', where 'stall' came to be used in senses including 'to stop' or 'to cause to cease').
'anti-' (Greek) + 'stall' (Middle/Modern English) were linked in technical usage in the 20th century to describe systems that act 'against stalling' (notably in aviation and automotive engineering), producing the modern compound 'anti-stall'.
Initially the parts meant 'against' and (in older senses) 'place' or 'to stop'; over time the compound came to specifically mean 'against (engine/aircraft) stalling' in technical contexts, a relatively specialized modern sense.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device, system, or feature that prevents stalling (for example, an aircraft system or an engine control).
Modern airliners are equipped with anti-stalls that warn pilots and help maintain lift.
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Verb 1
to prevent an engine, vehicle, or aircraft from stalling.
The governor helped anti-stall the engine during the sudden load change.
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Adjective 1
designed to prevent or reduce the likelihood of stalling (of an engine, vehicle, or aircraft).
The aircraft's anti-stall system engaged during the slow-speed approach.
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Last updated: 2025/11/24 05:29