growth-suppressing
|growth-sup-press-ing|
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/ɡroʊθ səˈprɛsɪŋ/
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/ɡrəʊθ səˈprɛsɪŋ/
(suppress)
stopping forcefully
Etymology
Etymology Information
'suppress' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'supprimere,' where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'premere' meant 'to press.'
Historical Evolution
'supprimere' transformed into the Old French word 'suppress,' and eventually became the modern English word 'suppress' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to press down or stop,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to inhibit or reduce.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
inhibiting or reducing the rate of growth.
The medication has a growth-suppressing effect on the tumor.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45