tech-averse
|tech/a/verse|
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/tɛk əˈvɜrs/
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/tɛk əˈvɜːs/
dislike of technology
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tech-averse' originates from the combination of 'tech,' a short form of 'technology,' and 'averse,' which comes from Latin 'aversus,' meaning 'turned away from.'
Historical Evolution
'Aversus' transformed into the English word 'averse,' and combined with 'tech' to form 'tech-averse.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'averse' meant 'turned away from,' but in 'tech-averse,' it evolved to mean 'disliking or avoiding technology.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a strong dislike or reluctance towards technology.
She is quite tech-averse and prefers to use traditional methods.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40