abrasion
|a-bra-sion|
B2
/əˈbreɪʒən/
wearing away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abrasion' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abrasio,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'radere' meant 'to scrape.'
Historical Evolution
'abrasio' transformed into the French word 'abrasion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abrasion' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to scrape away,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'wearing away' and 'scraped area.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of scraping or wearing something away.
The constant abrasion of the rocks by the river smoothed their surfaces.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35