deforestation-linked
|de-for-es-ta-tion-linked|
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/dɪˌfɔrɪˈsteɪʃən-lɪŋkt/
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/dɪˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃən-lɪŋkt/
related to deforestation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deforestation' originates from 'de-' meaning 'removal' and 'forest' from Latin 'forestis', meaning 'open wood'.
Historical Evolution
'deforestation' evolved from the French word 'déforestation', which was adopted into English in the 19th century.
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 caused by the process of deforestation.
The deforestation-linked emissions have increased over the past decade.
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Last updated: 2025/06/29 23:42