expounder
|ex-pound-er|
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/ɪkˈspaʊndər/
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/ɪkˈspaʊndə/
(expound)
detailed explanation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'expounder' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'expounden,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'ponere' meant 'to place.'
Historical Evolution
'expounden' transformed into the modern English word 'expounder' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place out or explain,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who explains or interprets something.
The professor was an excellent expounder of complex theories.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 01:58