debt-averse
|debt-a-verse|
B2
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/dɛt əˈvɜrs/
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/dɛt əˈvɜːs/
dislike of debt
Etymology
Etymology Information
'debt-averse' originates from the combination of 'debt' and the suffix '-averse,' where 'averse' means 'having a strong dislike or opposition to something.'
Historical Evolution
'Averse' comes from the Latin word 'aversus,' meaning 'turned away.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'averse' meant 'turned away,' but over time it evolved to mean 'having a strong dislike or opposition.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a strong dislike or reluctance to incur debt.
She is debt-averse and prefers to save up for purchases.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 15:19