book-averse
|book-a-verse|
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/bʊk əˈvɜrs/
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/bʊk əˈvɜːs/
dislike of books
Etymology
Etymology Information
'book-averse' is a compound word formed from 'book' and the suffix '-averse', which originates from Latin 'aversus', meaning 'turned away'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'averse' evolved from the Latin 'aversus', through Old French 'avers', and into Middle English as 'averse'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'averse' meant 'turned away', but over time it evolved to mean 'having a strong dislike or opposition'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a strong dislike or aversion to reading books.
Despite being intelligent, he was quite book-averse and preferred learning through hands-on experience.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 06:11