crippling
|crip-pling|
B2
/ˈkrɪplɪŋ/
(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 unable to walk.'
Historical Evolution
'crypel' transformed into the Middle English word 'cripel,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cripple.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person who is lame,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing severe damage or harm.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing severe damage or harm, often to the point of incapacitation.
The country faced a crippling economic crisis.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45