obtundent

English

noun
Definitions
  • A substance which sheathes a part, or blunts irritation, usually some bland, oily, or mucilaginous matter; – nearly the same as demulcent.
  • Something which obtunds.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *(s)tewd- (push, hit, thrust).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*(s)tewd-

Gloss

push, hit, thrust

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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