asperates
|æs-pə-reɪts|
C2
/ˈæs.pə.reɪt/
(asperate)
make rough / irritate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'asperate' originates from Latin, specifically the verb 'asperare', where the root 'asper-' meant 'rough'.
Historical Evolution
'asperate' changed from Medieval/Late Latin 'asperatus' (past participle of 'asperare') and was adopted into English usage (recorded from later post-medieval periods) as 'asperate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make rough (physically)', but over time it also evolved to include the figurative sense 'to irritate or annoy'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make rough in texture or surface; to cause a surface to become coarse or ragged.
She asperates the metal before painting to help the primer adhere.
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Last updated: 2025/10/30 14:08