clotting
|clot/ting|
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/ˈklɑːtɪŋ/
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/ˈklɒtɪŋ/
(clot)
forming a mass
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clot' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'clott,' where 'clott' meant 'a lump or mass.'
Historical Evolution
'clott' changed from Old English word 'clott' and eventually became the modern English word 'clot.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a lump or mass,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to form a thick mass.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the process of forming a thick mass or lump, especially in reference to blood.
The blood started clotting around the wound.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35