OUTSMELL Meaning and
Definition
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Outsmell is a term that refers to the act of having a stronger or more detectable smell than someone or something else. It is a verb that can be used to describe the action of overpowering or surpassing the olfactory senses of another individual or object.
When one outsmells another, it means that their scent or odor is more noticeable or intense. This can occur in various contexts, such as in the animal kingdom, where certain predators have a heightened sense of smell to locate their prey. The predator may be able to outsmell their prey, which gives them an advantage in hunting and ultimately capturing their target.
Similarly, outsmelling can also be used to describe situations in human experiences. For instance, when multiple scents or fragrances are present in an environment, one might say that a particular aroma outsmells the rest, indicating that it is the most prominent or overpowering smell in that space.
The term "outsmell" is a lexical compound, combining the prefix "out-" meaning beyond or surpassing, and "smell" which refers to the sense of perceiving odors. It is a word that captures the idea of one smell dominating or prevailing over another, whether in terms of its strength, intensity, or overall impact.
Etymology of OUTSMELL
The word "outsmell" is formed by combining the prefix "out-" and the verb "smell". The prefix "out-" is derived from the Old English word "ūt", meaning "out" or "outside". It acts as an intensifier or signifies surpassing or exceeding. The verb "smell" originates from the Old English word "smylċan", which means "to perceive or detect an odor through the nose". Therefore, "outsmell" can be understood as "to surpass or exceed in the ability to smell".
Conjugate verb Outsmell
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