cluttering
|clut-ter-ing|
B2
/ˈklʌtərɪŋ/
(clutter)
disorderly collection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clutter' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'clotter', where 'clot' meant 'to form into lumps or clots'.
Historical Evolution
'clotter' transformed into the modern English word 'clutter' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to form into lumps or clots', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to fill or cover with scattered or disordered things'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'clutter'.
The room was cluttering with toys and clothes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45