louter — meaning in English

English meaning

• mere adj Nothing more than; only, and nothing else — used to play down the size or importance of something.
• merely adv Only, and nothing more than; simply.
• only adj Being the single one of its kind; sole.

Senses

louter is used for these senses in English:

• mere Just, only; no more than, pure and simple, neither more nor better than might be expected. [from 16th c.]
• merely (focus) Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more. [from 16th c.]
• only Without others or anything further; exclusively.

mere — full definition

1. adj Nothing more than; only, and nothing else — used to play down the size or importance of something.
2. noun A lake or pond, especially a broad, shallow one (mostly seen today in place names like Windermere).

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