efflorescent
|ef-flu-res-cent|
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/ˌɛfləˈrɛsənt/
blooming or developing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'efflorescent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'efflorescere,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'florescere' meant 'to bloom.'
Historical Evolution
'efflorescere' transformed into the French word 'efflorescent,' and eventually became the modern English word 'efflorescent' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bloom out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'developing or unfolding.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in the process of developing or unfolding, as if blossoming.
The garden was efflorescent with a variety of colorful flowers.
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Last updated: 2025/03/13 01:48