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transgressors

|trans-gress-ors|

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🇺🇸

/trænzˈɡrɛsərz/

🇬🇧

/trænzˈɡrɛsəz/

(transgressor)

violate boundaries

Base FormPlural
transgressortransgressors
Etymology
Etymology Information

'transgressor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'transgressor', where 'trans-' meant 'across' and 'gradi' meant 'to step'.

Historical Evolution

'transgressor' changed from the Old French word 'transgresser' and eventually became the modern English word 'transgressor'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to step across a boundary', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'violating a law or moral code'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

individuals who violate a law, command, or moral code.

The transgressors were punished for their actions.

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Last updated: 2025/03/13 02:10