extractive
|ex-trac-tive|
C1
/ɪkˈstræktɪv/
relating to extraction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'extractive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'extractivus,' where 'ex-' meant 'out of' and 'trahere' meant 'to draw or pull.'
Historical Evolution
'extractivus' transformed into the French word 'extractif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'extractive' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to draw out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to extraction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving extraction, especially of natural resources.
The extractive industries are crucial for the economy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45