erosion-preventing
|e-ro-sion-pre-vent-ing|
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/ɪˈroʊʒən prɪˈvɛntɪŋ/
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/ɪˈrəʊʒən prɪˈvɛntɪŋ/
(prevent)
stop from happening
Etymology
Etymology Information
'prevent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'praevenire,' where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'venire' meant 'to come.'
Historical Evolution
'praevenire' transformed into the Old French word 'prevenir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'prevent' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to come before,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to stop something from happening.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed to stop or reduce the process of erosion.
The erosion-preventing measures were implemented along the coastline.
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Last updated: 2025/03/11 17:21