feline-averse
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🇺🇸
/ˈfiːlaɪn əˈvɜːrs/
🇬🇧
/ˈfiːlaɪn əˈvɜːs/
dislike of cats
Etymology
Etymology Information
'feline-averse' is a compound word formed from 'feline' (meaning 'cat') and 'averse' (meaning 'having a strong dislike or opposition').
Historical Evolution
The word combines 'feline' from Latin 'felinus' and 'averse' from Latin 'aversus', and is a modern English formation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it simply described someone who dislikes cats, and this meaning has remained unchanged.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a strong dislike or aversion to cats.
She is feline-averse and avoids houses with cats.
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Last updated: 2025/07/30 12:58