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scrambler

|scram/bler|

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/ˈskræmblər/

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/ˈskræmblə/

(scramble)

quick, disordered movement

Base Form	Plural	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Adjective
scramble	scramblers	scrambles	scrambles	scrambles	scrambled	scrambled	scrambling	scrambles	scrambled

Etymology

Etymology Information

'scrambler' originates from the verb 'scramble', which comes from Middle English 'scrambelen', meaning 'to struggle or clamber'.

Historical Evolution

'scrambelen' transformed into the modern English word 'scramble', and 'scrambler' was derived from it.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to struggle or clamber', but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to mixing, off-road riding, and encoding.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or thing that scrambles.

The scrambler quickly mixed the eggs.

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Noun 2

a type of motorcycle designed for off-road riding.

He rode his scrambler through the muddy trails.

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Noun 3

a device used to encode a message or signal to prevent unauthorized access.

The military uses a scrambler to secure communications.

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Last updated: 2025/01/21 21:44