credited
|cred-it-ed|
B2
/ˈkrɛdɪtɪd/
(credit)
trust or acknowledgment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'credit' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'creditum,' where 'credere' meant 'to believe or trust.'
Historical Evolution
'creditum' transformed into the Old French word 'crédit,' and eventually became the modern English word 'credit' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to believe or trust,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'acknowledge or attribute.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'credit'.
She was credited with the discovery.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41