cleansing
|clean/sing|
B2
/ˈklɛnzɪŋ/
(cleanse)
purify
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cleansing' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'clænsian', where 'clæne' meant 'clean'.
Historical Evolution
'clænsian' transformed into the Middle English word 'clensen', and eventually became the modern English word 'cleanse'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make clean', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of cleaning or purifying something.
The cleansing of the river took several months.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'cleanse'.
She is cleansing her face with a gentle soap.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41