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1350–1400; Middle English (< Middle French ) < Late Latin contemptibilis, equivalent to contempt(us) (see contempt) + -ibilis -ible
1350–1400; Middle English (< Middle French ) < Late Latin contemptibilis, equivalent to contempt(us) (see contempt) + -ibilis -ible
Related forms
con·tempt·i·bil·i·ty, con·tempt·i·ble·ness, noun
con·tempt·i·bly, adverb
non·con·tempt·i·bil·i·ty, noun
non·con·tempt·i·ble, adjective
non·con·tempt·i·ble·ness, noun
EXPANDnon·con·tempt·i·b·ly, adverb
un·con·tempt·i·bil·i·ty, noun
un·con·tempt·i·ble, adjective
un·con·tempt·i·ble·ness, noun
un·con·tempt·i·b·ly, adverb
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. mean, abject, low, base.
1. mean, abject, low, base.
Antonyms
1. admirable.
1. admirable.
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Contemptible
is always a great word to know.
So is consanguineous. Does it mean:
| related by blood |
| controlled by or done according to conscience |
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Word Origin & History
contemptible
late 14c., from L. contemptibilis, from contempt-, pp. stem of contemnere (see contempt).
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