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addling

ad·dle
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ad-l]
    • /ˈæd l/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ad-l]
    • /ˈæd l/

Definitions of addling word

  • adjective addling mentally confused; muddled. 1
  • adjective addling rotten: addle eggs. 1
  • noun addling Causing fertilised eggs to lose viability, by killing the developing embryo within through shaking, piercing, freezing or oiling, without breaking the shell. 1
  • noun addling Alternative form of addlings (earnings). 0
  • noun addling The act of causing fertilised eggs to lose viability, by killing the developing embryo within through shaking, piercing, freezing or oiling, without breaking the shell or other outer layer. 0
  • verb addling present participle of addle. 0

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Origin of addling

First appearance:

before 1000
One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English adel rotten, Old English adela liquid, filth; cognate with Middle Low German adele liquid manure

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Parts of speech for Addling

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

addling popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

addling usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for addling

noun addling

  • disorientation — to disorient.
  • confusion — If there is confusion about something, it is not clear what the true situation is, especially because people believe different things.

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