jumble
|jum/ble|
B2
/ˈdʒʌm.bəl/
confused mixture
Etymology
Etymology Information
'jumble' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'jumblen,' where 'jum-' meant 'to mix' and '-blen' was a frequentative suffix.
Historical Evolution
'jumblen' transformed into the modern English word 'jumble' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to mix or confuse,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a confused mixture or condition.
The room was a jumble of clothes and books.
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Verb 1
to mix things together in a confused or untidy way.
She jumbled the papers on her desk.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35