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/blɜrd/
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/blɜːd/
(blur)
indistinct
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blur' originates from Middle English, possibly from the Old Norse word 'blar,' meaning 'dim' or 'dark.'
Historical Evolution
'blar' transformed into the Middle English word 'blerren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'blur.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make dim or obscure,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'blur'.
The rain blurred the view through the window.
Adjective 1
not clear or distinct; lacking sharpness or definition.
The photograph was blurred.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41