euhydrated
|eu-hy-dray-ted|
/juːˈhaɪdreɪtɪd/
(euhydrate)
well + water (properly hydrated)
Etymology
'euhydrated' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'eu-' and the element 'hydrate' from Greek 'hydor', where 'eu-' meant 'good/well' and 'hydor' meant 'water'.
'euhydrated' was formed in Modern English by combining the Greek prefix 'eu-' (well) with 'hydrate' (from Greek 'hydor' via Latin/French roots). The combining form 'euhydr-' plus English verbal/adjectival endings produced 'euhydrate' and its forms like 'euhydrated'.
Initially formed as a technical/medical compound meaning 'well-watered' or 'properly supplied with water', it has come to mean specifically 'having an adequate amount of bodily water' or 'properly hydrated' in current medical and general usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'euhydrate'.
He euhydrated before the race to reduce the risk of cramps.
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Adjective 1
having an adequate or normal amount of water in the body; properly hydrated.
After drinking fluids throughout the day, the athlete was euhydrated before the match.
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Last updated: 2025/09/08 04:55