Where does “expletive” come from?
Expletive comes from Late Latin expletivus, derived from the Latin past participle expletus of expleo, meaning "to fill out or complete," from ex- meaning "out."
expletive (English): Serving to fill up, merely for effect, otherwise...
Definitions
- Serving to fill up, merely for effect, otherwise...
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