numb
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B2
/nʌm/
loss of sensation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'numb' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'numbian,' where 'numb-' meant 'to become torpid or insensible.'
Historical Evolution
'numbian' transformed into the Middle English word 'nomb,' and eventually became the modern English word 'numb.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to become torpid or insensible,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'deprived of sensation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make someone or something unable to feel anything.
The cold wind numbed my fingers.
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Adjective 1
deprived of the power of sensation.
After sitting in the same position for hours, my leg went numb.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40