emotive
|e-mo-tive|
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/ɪˈmoʊtɪv/
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/ɪˈməʊtɪv/
emotionally stirring
Etymology
Etymology Information
'emotive' originates from the Latin word 'emovere,' where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'movere' meant 'to move.'
Historical Evolution
'emovere' transformed into the French word 'émotif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'emotive.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to move out or stir,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to emotion.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by emotion.
The speech was highly emotive, stirring the audience's feelings.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41