deforestation-associated
|de-for-es-ta-tion-as-so-ci-at-ed|
C1
🇺🇸
/dɪˌfɔrɪˈsteɪʃən əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪtɪd/
🇬🇧
/dɪˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃən əˈsəʊʃiˌeɪtɪd/
(deforestation)
removal of trees
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deforestation' originates from 'de-' meaning 'removal' and 'forest' from Latin 'forestis', meaning 'open wood'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'deforestation' evolved from the French word 'déforestation', which was derived from the Latin 'deforestare'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'removal of trees', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
related to or resulting from the process of deforestation.
The deforestation-associated loss of habitat has endangered many species.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/29 23:08