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Etymology

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18th century, from Latin horrendus.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /hɔˈrɛnt/, [hɔˈʁɛnt], [ho-]
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Adjective

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horrend (strong nominative masculine singular horrender, comparative horrender, superlative am horrendesten)

  1. (chiefly of sums or rates) exorbitant, unreasonably high
    horrende Zinsenexorbitant interest rates
  2. (archaic) horrendous

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