slow
UK: sləʊ | US: sloʊ
Definition
adj. moving or operating at a low speed
adj. taking more time than usual
vt. to reduce the speed of something
vi. to become slower
Structure
slow <sluggish>
Etymology
The word "slow" originates from Old English slāw, meaning "inactive, sluggish, or dull." It shares roots with Old High German slēo ("blunt, dull") and Old Norse sljór ("blunt"). Over time, its meaning narrowed to focus primarily on speed rather than general inactivity. The verb form emerged later, reflecting the action of causing or becoming slower.
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