pest-repelling
|pest-re-pell-ing|
B2
/pɛst-rɪˈpɛlɪŋ/
(repel)
driving away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'repel' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'repellere,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'pellere' meant 'to drive.'
Historical Evolution
'repellere' transformed into the French word 'repeller,' and eventually became the modern English word 'repel' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to drive back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to keep away or resist.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed to keep pests away or prevent them from causing harm.
The pest-repelling spray was effective in keeping mosquitoes away.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 00:15