weakener
|weak-en-er|
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/ˈwiːkənər/
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/ˈwiːkənə/
(weaken)
reduce strength
Etymology
Etymology Information
'weakener' originates from the verb 'weaken', which comes from the Old English word 'wēac', meaning 'weak'.
Historical Evolution
'weaken' evolved from the Old English 'wēac' and eventually became the modern English word 'weaken'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make weak', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that makes something weaker.
The constant rain acted as a weakener to the structure of the old bridge.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42