inure
UK: ɪˈnjʊə | US: ɪˈnʊr
vt. to accustom someone to something unpleasant, especially by prolonged exposure
vt. (legal) to take effect or come into use
inure = in<into> + ure<action/result>
- in (prefix): from Latin "in," meaning "into" or "toward."
- ure (suffix): from Old French "-ure," indicating an action, process, or result (derived from Latin "-ura").
Etymology Origin:
The word "inure" originated in the late 15th century from the Anglo-Norman "enurer," meaning "to accustom." It combines the prefix "in-" (into) with the suffix "-ure," suggesting a process of becoming accustomed through repeated exposure. Originally used in legal contexts to mean "take effect," it later evolved to describe psychological or physical habituation to hardship.
Soldiers quickly inure themselves to the hardships of combat.
The harsh climate inured the villagers to extreme weather conditions.
The new policy will inure to the benefit of future generations.
Over time, she became inured to the constant noise of the city.
Legal rights must inure to all citizens equally.