dimmer
|dim-mer|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈdɪmər/
🇬🇧
/ˈdɪmə/
(dim)
lacking brightness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dimmer' originates from the English word 'dim', which comes from the Old English word 'dim', meaning 'dark' or 'obscure'.
Historical Evolution
'Dim' evolved from the Old English word 'dim', and the comparative form 'dimmer' was formed in Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'dark' or 'obscure', but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'less bright'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device used to adjust the brightness of a light.
He installed a dimmer to control the lighting in the living room.
Synonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42