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Definition of exasperate

The etymological origin of the term exasperate that we are dealing with here is found in Latin. Specifically, we can establish that it derives from the verb “exasperare” which was used to refer to something being uneven or rough. It is the result of the sum of two lexical components: the prefix “ex-”, which means “outwards”, and […]

Definition of exalt

Before going into the definition of exalt, let’s look at its etymological origin. In this case, we can establish that it is a word that derives from Latin, exactly from the verb “exaltare”, which is the result of the sum of the following lexical components: -The prefix “ex-”, which means “outwards”. -The adjective “altus”, which means […]

Definition of exacerbated

The adjective we are now dealing with comes from the verb “exacerbate”. And the aforementioned verb has its origin in Latin, since it derives from “exacerbare”, which can be translated as “irritate” and was formed by the union of two very well-defined lexical components: -The prefix “ex-”, which means “outwards”. -The term “acerbus”, which […]

Definition of evoke

In order to fully understand the meaning of the term evoke, it is necessary to first discover its etymological origin. Thus, it must be emphasized that it is a word that derives from Latin, exactly from the verb “evocare”, which can be translated as “to bring something to memory” and is the result of the sum of […]

Definition of evanescent

The first step we are going to take is to know the etymological origin of the term evanescent that we are now dealing with. In this case, we can point out that it is a word that derives from Latin, exactly from “evanescentis”, which can be translated as “the one that evaporates” and which is the result of the sum of the following […]

Definition of case

The Occitan word estug was derived from the word estuche in our language. This is the name given to the cover or case used to store and protect certain objects. For example: “Please, pass me my guitar case”, “I can’t find my glasses case”, “For my birthday, my wife gave me a pen in a pencil case”, “I’m not sure what to do with my glasses”.

Definition of stucco

The concept of stucco, which comes from the Italian term stucco, refers to a mass that is formed by mixing glue water and white plaster, according to the first meaning mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary. Stucco can also be a paste created with marble dust and slaked lime, […]

Definition of rumble

A bang is a loud noise that causes a commotion. When an individual hears a bang, the sound draws their attention due to its particular characteristics. For example: “What was that bang? It sounded like an explosion”, “When the building collapsed, the bang was heard throughout the neighborhood”, “I will never forget the noise the helicopter made […]

Definition of stirrups

Stirrups are metal, leather or wooden elements that allow a rider to rest his feet. These pieces are attached to the saddle by a rope called a stirrup. When riding, the rider puts his feet in the stirrups to secure himself. This way he can stay on the horse and […]

Definition of strident

The first step we are going to take before knowing the meaning of the term strident is to discover its etymological origin. In this case, we can point out that it is a word that derives from Latin, exactly from “stridens, stridentis”, which can be translated as “squeaky sound”. In the same way, it should be noted that the former derives from […]