high-resource
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/haɪ rɪˈsɔrs/
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/haɪ rɪˈzɔːs/
abundant resources
Etymology
'high-resource' is a compound word formed from 'high' and 'resource'. 'High' originates from Old English 'hēah', meaning 'of great vertical extent'. 'Resource' comes from Old French 'resourse', meaning 'a source or supply'.
'High' and 'resource' were combined in modern English to describe environments or contexts with abundant resources.
Initially, 'resource' referred to a source of supply or support, and 'high' indicated a great extent. Together, they evolved to describe environments with abundant resources.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a situation, environment, or context that has abundant resources, often used in contrast to 'low-resource'.
High-resource countries often have better healthcare systems.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42