dry-loving
|dry-lov-ing|
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/ˈdraɪ ˌlʌvɪŋ/
preference for dry conditions
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dry-loving' originates from the combination of 'dry,' meaning 'lacking moisture,' and 'loving,' meaning 'having a strong preference for.'
Historical Evolution
'dry-loving' evolved from the combination of the Old English word 'drȳge' (dry) and the Middle English word 'lufian' (to love), eventually forming the modern English compound adjective 'dry-loving.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a preference for dry conditions,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a preference or affinity for dry conditions.
Cacti are dry-loving plants that thrive in arid environments.
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Last updated: 2025/03/08 04:40