expurgate
|ex-pur-gate|
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/ˈɛk.spɚˌɡeɪt/
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/ˈɛk.spəˌɡeɪt/
remove objectionable content
Etymology
Etymology Information
'expurgate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'expurgare,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'purgare' meant 'to cleanse.'
Historical Evolution
'expurgare' transformed into the French word 'expurger,' and eventually became the modern English word 'expurgate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cleanse out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'removing objectionable content.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from a book or account.
The editor decided to expurgate the controversial sections of the manuscript.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41