dirt-repellent
|dirt/re/pel/lent|
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/dɜrt rɪˈpɛlənt/
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/dɜːt rɪˈpɛlənt/
resists dirt
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dirt-repellent' originates from the combination of 'dirt' and 'repellent,' where 'repellent' comes from Latin 'repellere,' meaning 'to drive back.'
Historical Evolution
'repellent' changed from the Latin word 'repellere' and eventually became the modern English word 'repellent.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'repellent' meant 'to drive back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'resisting or repelling something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed to resist or repel dirt.
The new sofa is covered with a dirt-repellent fabric.
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Last updated: 2025/02/17 03:47