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acerbic (ә-ser′-bik) adj. [Latin from acerbus, harsh or bitter of taste]
sharply critical
sarcastic in tone
How does the word’s origin connect to its current meaning?
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Its Latin origin refers to a critical point of view, while its current meaning describes a sarcastic manner.
Its Latin origin refers to a critical point of view, while its current meaning describes a sarcastic manner.
Its Latin origin describes a harsh flavor, while its current meaning describes a harsh manner.
Its Latin origin describes a harsh flavor, while its current meaning describes a harsh manner.
Its Latin origin refers to a tone of voice, while its current meaning describes a type of criticism.
Its Latin origin refers to a tone of voice, while its current meaning describes a type of criticism.
Its Latin origin describes a pleasant manner, while its current meaning describes a harsh one.
Its Latin origin describes a pleasant manner, while its current meaning describes a harsh one.
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Its Latin origin describes a harsh flavor, while its current meaning describes a harsh manner.
This answer connects the original meaning of "acerbic," which relates to a bitter or harsh taste, to its current meaning of being sharply critical or sarcastic, which also implies a harsh manner of expression.
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