alleviater
|al-le-vi-a-ter|
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/əˈliːviˌeɪtər/
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/əˈliːviˌeɪtə/
(alleviate)
reduce severity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alleviater' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alleviator', where 'al-' meant 'to' and 'levare' meant 'to lighten'.
Historical Evolution
'alleviator' changed from the Latin word 'alleviator' and eventually became the modern English word 'alleviater'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who lightens or relieves', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that alleviates or relieves.
The alleviater of pain was much appreciated by the patients.
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Last updated: 2025/06/26 10:36