springlike
|spring/like|
B2
/ˈsprɪŋˌlaɪk/
resembling spring
Etymology
Etymology Information
'springlike' originates from the English word 'spring,' combined with the suffix '-like,' where 'spring' meant 'the season after winter and before summer.'
Historical Evolution
'spring' changed from the Old English word 'springan' and eventually became the modern English word 'spring.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to leap or burst forth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the season after winter.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/19 17:51