utterance
|ut-ter-ance|
B2
/ˈʌtərəns/
spoken word
Etymology
Etymology Information
'utterance' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'uttren,' where 'ut-' meant 'out' and '-ter' meant 'to speak.'
Historical Evolution
'uttren' transformed into the modern English word 'utterance' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to speak out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a spoken word or statement.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40
