debilitatingly
|de-bil-i-tat-ing-ly|
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/dɪˈbɪlɪˌteɪtɪŋli/
(debilitate)
weaken
Etymology
Etymology Information
'debilitatingly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'debilitare,' where 'de-' meant 'away' and 'bilis' meant 'strength.'
Historical Evolution
'debilitare' transformed into the French word 'débiliter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'debilitate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take away strength,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that causes weakness or incapacity.
The illness affected him debilitatingly, leaving him unable to work.
Synonyms
weakeninglyenervatingly
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/09 04:10