exonerative
|ex-on-er-a-tive|
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/ɪɡˈzɒnəˌreɪtɪv/
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/ɪɡˈzɒnərətɪv/
(exonerate)
clear of blame
Etymology
Etymology Information
'exonerative' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'exonerare,' where 'ex-' meant 'out of' and 'onerare' meant 'to burden.'
Historical Evolution
'exonerare' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'exonerativus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'exonerative.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove a burden,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'absolving from blame.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
serving to exonerate or absolve someone from blame or fault.
The exonerative evidence presented in court cleared the defendant of all charges.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 16:56