jumbled
|jum-bled|
B1
/ˈdʒʌmbəld/
(jumble)
confused mixture
Etymology
Etymology Information
'jumble' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'jumblen,' where 'jum-' meant 'to mix' and '-blen' was a frequentative suffix.
Historical Evolution
'jumblen' transformed into the modern English word 'jumble' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to mix or mingle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a confused mixture.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
mixed together in a confused or disordered manner.
The papers on his desk were jumbled.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45