repellers
|re-pel-lers|
B2
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/rɪˈpɛlərz/
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/rɪˈpɛləz/
(repeller)
drive away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'repeller' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'repellere,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'pellere' meant 'to drive.'
Historical Evolution
'repellere' transformed into the Old French word 'repeller,' and eventually became the modern English word 'repeller' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to drive back or away,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
devices or substances that drive away or ward off pests, animals, or other unwanted entities.
The garden was equipped with ultrasonic repellers to keep the deer away.
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Last updated: 2025/07/19 03:33