Abstrusely

Pronunciation: /əbˈstruːsli/

Definitions of abstrusely

adverb in a way that is difficult to understand or comprehend

Example Sentences

A1 The instructions were abstrusely written, making it difficult for the students to understand.

A2 The professor explained the concept abstrusely, leaving the class confused.

B1 The novel was abstrusely written, requiring multiple readings to fully grasp the plot.

B2 The scientific paper was abstrusely worded, making it challenging for non-experts to comprehend.

C1 The philosophical text was abstrusely complex, requiring deep analysis to uncover its meaning.

C2 The legal document was abstrusely worded, necessitating the use of a lawyer to decipher its implications.

Examples of abstrusely in a Sentence

formal The professor explained the concept abstrusely, leaving many students confused.

informal She tried to explain the math problem abstrusely, but I still didn't get it.

slang The manual was written abstrusely, making it hard to understand.

figurative The artist's painting was so abstrusely layered with meaning that it took hours to decipher.

Grammatical Forms of abstrusely

• past tense: abstruselyd
• plural: abstruselies
• comparative: more abstrusely
• superlative: most abstrusely
• present tense: abstrusely
• future tense: will abstrusely
• perfect tense: has abstruselyd
• continuous tense: is abstruselying
• singular: abstrusely
• positive degree: abstrusely
• infinitive: to abstrusely
• gerund: abstruselying
• participle: abstruselyd

Origin and Evolution of abstrusely

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abstrusely' originated from the Latin word 'abstrūsus' meaning 'concealed or hidden'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'abstrusely' has retained its meaning of being difficult to understand or comprehend, but its usage has become more common in academic and intellectual contexts.