crippled
|crip/pled|
B2
/ˈkrɪpəld/
(cripple)
unable to move properly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cripple' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'crypel,' where 'crypel' meant 'a person who is lame or limping.'
Historical Evolution
'crypel' changed from Old English word 'crypel' and eventually became the modern English word 'cripple.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person who is lame or limping,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'severely damaged or impaired.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past participle form of 'cripple'.
The storm crippled the city's infrastructure.
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Adjective 1
severely damaged or impaired, often referring to physical disability.
The accident left him crippled for life.
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Last updated: 2025/03/03 21:37