tick-repellent
|tick-re-pel-lent|
B2
/tɪk-rɪˈpɛlənt/
substance to deter ticks
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tick-repellent' originates from the combination of 'tick,' referring to the small arachnid, and 'repellent,' derived from Latin 'repellere,' meaning 'to drive back.'
Historical Evolution
'repellent' changed from the Latin word 'repellere' and eventually became the modern English word 'repellent.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'repellent' meant 'to drive back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a substance that deters pests.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
a substance or product designed to repel ticks, preventing them from attaching to or biting a person or animal.
She applied tick-repellent spray before going hiking.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 09:42