waterlogged
|wa-ter-logged|
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/ˈwɔːtərˌlɔːɡd/
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/ˈwɔːtəˌlɒɡd/
saturated with water
Etymology
Etymology Information
'waterlogged' originates from the combination of 'water' and 'logged', where 'logged' refers to being filled or saturated.
Historical Evolution
'waterlogged' evolved from the Middle English term 'waterlogge', which described ships that were filled with water and unable to sail properly.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'filled with water', but over time it evolved to describe anything overly saturated with water.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/14 17:45