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buffers

|buf-fer|

🇺🇸

/ˈbʌfərz/

🇬🇧

/ˈbʌfəz/

(buffer)

to protect or shield

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Verb
buffer	buffers	buffers	buffered	buffered	buffering	buffering

Etymology

Etymology Information

'buffer' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'buffet,' where 'buffet' meant 'to strike or hit.'

Historical Evolution

'buffet' transformed into the English word 'buffer' in the 19th century, eventually becoming the modern English word 'buffer.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to strike or hit,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to lessen or moderate impact.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a device or piece of material used to reduce shock or damage due to contact.

The car's bumper acts as a buffer during collisions.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to lessen or moderate the impact of something.

The trees buffer the noise from the highway.

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Last updated: 2025/04/10 09:14