income-redistributive
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/ˈɪn.kʌm ˌriː.dɪˈstrɪb.jə.tɪv/
redistribution of income
Etymology
'income-redistributive' originates from the combination of 'income' and 'redistributive', where 'income' refers to money received, and 'redistributive' refers to the act of distributing again or differently.
'redistributive' changed from the Latin word 'redistribuere', meaning 'to distribute again', and eventually became the modern English word 'redistribute'.
Initially, it meant 'to distribute again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the redistribution of income'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the redistribution of income, typically by government policy to reduce income inequality.
The government introduced income-redistributive measures to support low-income families.
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Last updated: 2025/02/02 03:10