fat-producing
|fat-pro-duc-ing|
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/ˈfæt prəˌduːsɪŋ/
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/ˈfæt prəˌdjuːsɪŋ/
generating fat
Etymology
'fat-producing' is a compound word formed from 'fat' and 'producing'. 'Fat' originates from Old English 'fǣtt', meaning 'well-fed' or 'plump'. 'Producing' comes from Latin 'producere', where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead'.
'Fat' has remained relatively unchanged from its Old English roots, while 'producing' evolved from Latin through Old French 'produire' and Middle English 'produce'.
The term 'fat-producing' has consistently referred to the ability to generate fat, maintaining its original meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of generating or leading to the production of fat.
Certain foods are considered fat-producing due to their high calorie content.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 09:26