apertured
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/ˈæpərtʃərd/
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/ˈæpətʃəd/
(aperture)
opening or gap
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aperture' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'apertūra', where 'aperīre' meant 'to open' and 'apertus' meant 'opened'.
Historical Evolution
'aperture' changed from Medieval Latin 'apertūra' into Middle English as 'aperture' (via Old French influence) and eventually became the modern English word 'aperture'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an opening' in Latin and Medieval Latin, and over time it has retained that core meaning as 'an opening' in modern English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'aperture' (to provide with an aperture; to make an opening in).
They apertured the casing to improve ventilation.
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Last updated: 2025/09/15 13:06