blunting
|blunt/ing|
B2
/ˈblʌntɪŋ/
(blunt)
directness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blunt' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'blunten,' where 'blunt' meant 'dull or obtuse.'
Historical Evolution
'blunten' transformed into the modern English word 'blunt' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'dull or obtuse,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'blunt'.
The medication is blunting the pain.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45