ripple
|rip-ple|
B2
/ˈrɪpəl/
small waves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ripple' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'rippel,' where 'rip' meant 'to scratch or scrape.'
Historical Evolution
'rippel' transformed into the modern English word 'ripple' through gradual phonetic changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to scratch or scrape,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'small waves or undulations.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small wave or series of waves on the surface of water.
The stone caused ripples in the pond.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45