advect
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C1
/ædˈvɛkt/
transport by fluid flow
Etymology
Etymology Information
'advect' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'advectus,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'vehere' meant 'to carry.'
Historical Evolution
'advectus' transformed into the English word 'advect' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry toward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'transport by fluid flow.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/14 22:21