water-repellent
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/ˈwɔːtər rɪˈpɛlənt/
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/ˈwɔːtə rɪˈpɛlənt/
resists water
Etymology
Etymology Information
'water-repellent' originates from the combination of 'water' and 'repellent', where 'repellent' comes 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 'resisting or repelling something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the ability to resist water penetration to some degree but not entirely waterproof.
The jacket is made of water-repellent material.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45