garble
|gar-ble|
B2
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/ˈɡɑːr.bəl/
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/ˈɡɑː.bəl/
distort or confuse
Etymology
Etymology Information
'garble' originates from the Arabic word 'gharbala,' which meant 'to sift or select.'
Historical Evolution
'garble' changed from the Old Italian word 'garbellare' and eventually became the modern English word 'garble'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to sift or select,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to distort or confuse.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to mix up or distort to such an extent as to make misleading or incomprehensible.
The message was garbled in transmission.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41