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interfering

|in/ter/fer/ing|

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/ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/

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/ˌɪntəˈfɪərɪŋ/

(interfere)

obstructing entity

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNoun
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'interfere' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'interferre,' where 'inter-' meant 'between' and 'ferre' meant 'to carry.'

Historical Evolution

'interferre' transformed into the Old French word 'enferir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'interfere' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to carry between,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to meddle or intervene.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'interfere'.

He is interfering with the project.

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Adjective 1

tending to interfere in other people's affairs.

She was always interfering in her brother's personal life.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41