abhorrent

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1. Latin · borrowed fromabhorrēns, abhorrēntis
2. English todayabhorrent

Borrowed from Latin abhorrēns, abhorrēntis, present active participle of abhorreō (“abhor”). Equivalent to abhor + -ent.

First known use, by meaning

• Late 16ᵗʰ century. Inconsistent with, or far removed from, something; strongly opposed.
• Mid 17ᵗʰ century. Contrary to something; discordant.
• Mid 18ᵗʰ century. Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing.
• Early 19ᵗʰ century. Detestable or repugnant.