aerifying
|aer-i-fy-ing|
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/ˈɛrəˌfaɪɪŋ/
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/ˈeərəˌfaɪɪŋ/
(aerify)
transform into air
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerify' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aer,' where 'aer' meant 'air.'
Historical Evolution
'aer' transformed into the French word 'aérer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aerify' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make airy or light,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to introduce air into a substance or environment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to introduce air into a substance or environment.
The gardener is aerifying the soil to improve its quality.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 13:51
