dirt-repelling
|dirt-re-pell-ing|
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/dɜrt rɪˈpɛlɪŋ/
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/dɜːt rɪˈpɛlɪŋ/
(repel)
driving away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'repel' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'repellere,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'pellere' meant 'to drive.'
Historical Evolution
'repellere' transformed into the French word 'repeller,' and eventually became the modern English word 'repel' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to drive back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to resist or ward off.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the ability to resist or prevent dirt from adhering to a surface.
The new coating on the car is dirt-repelling, keeping it cleaner for longer.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 22:05