smear-prone
|smear/prone|
B2
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/smɪr proʊn/
🇬🇧
/smɪə prəʊn/
easily smeared
Etymology
Etymology Information
'smear-prone' originates from the English word 'smear,' which means 'to spread or apply a substance,' combined with 'prone,' meaning 'likely to experience or suffer from something.'
Historical Evolution
'smear' changed from the Old English word 'smeoru,' meaning 'ointment or grease,' and 'prone' from the Latin 'pronus,' meaning 'leaning forward.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'smear' meant 'to apply ointment,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to spread a substance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
likely to become smeared or easily smudged.
The ink on this paper is smear-prone, so handle it carefully.
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Last updated: 2025/02/09 03:06