repulsiveness
|re/pul/sive/ness|
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/rɪˈpʌlsɪvnəs/
(repulsive)
causing disgust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'repulsiveness' originates from the Latin word 'repulsus,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'pellere' meant 'to drive.'
Historical Evolution
'repulsus' transformed into the French word 'repulsif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'repulsive' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to drive back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing disgust or aversion.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being repulsive or causing a strong feeling of disgust.
The repulsiveness of the smell made everyone leave the room.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 10:31