abhorrens (Latin)

Where does "abhorrens" come from?

The Latin word 'abhorrens' originates as the present active participle of the verb 'abhorreō'[1]. This foundational verb itself combines the prefix 'ab-' meaning 'from, away from' with 'horreō', which carries the meaning 'to tremble' or 'to dread'[2]. Through these roots, the derived term reflects notions of shrinking back, shuddering at, or being disinclined to something.

Full etymology tree

• abhorrens (Latin), 'abhorring, shuddering at, recoiling from'
  • deverbal abhorreo (Latin), 'to abhor, shudder at, recoil or shrink back from'
    • prefix ab- (Latin), 'from, away, away from'
    • compound horreo (Latin), 'to stand erect, stand on end'

Descendants and derived words

• abhorrent (English)

Sources

1. abhorrens (Latin) - Wiktionary
2. abhorreo (Latin) - Wiktionary

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