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curer

|cur/er|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈkjʊrər/

🇬🇧

/ˈkjʊərə/

(cure)

capable of being healed

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounAdjectiveAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'curer' originates from the Latin word 'curare,' where 'cura' meant 'care.'

Historical Evolution

'curare' transformed into the Old French word 'curer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'curer.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to take care of,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person or thing that cures.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or thing that cures.

The herbalist was known as a skilled curer in the village.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42