nauseating
|nau/sea/ting|
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/ˈnɔːziˌeɪtɪŋ/
(nauseate)
causing nausea
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nauseating' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'nauseare,' where 'nausea' meant 'seasickness.'
Historical Evolution
'nauseare' transformed into the French word 'nauseer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'nauseate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'seasickness,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing nausea or disgust.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing a feeling of nausea or disgust.
The smell of the garbage was nauseating.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45