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absterge


Meanings
  • Verb

    To wash away or remove, especially thoroughly.

    - "He absterged the dirt from his hands."
    - "After the accident, the car needed to be absterged."

Variants
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Etymology
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From the Latin word 'abstergere', meaning 'to wash away' or 'to cleanse'.


How to Memorize "absterge"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine washing a dirty surface or object, such as a car or a floor, to visualize the meaning of 'absterge'.
    - Visualize the action of cleaning something thoroughly.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'absterge' with the idea of cleaning or washing.
    - Think of the sensation of water washing over your skin.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the word 'absterge' and the action of washing, such as 'A Big Soap Tub Removes Every Grime'.


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