larvae-suppressing
|lar-vae-sup-press-ing|
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/ˈlɑr.vi səˈprɛs.ɪŋ/
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/ˈlɑː.vi səˈprɛs.ɪŋ/
(suppress)
stopping forcefully
Etymology
'suppress' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'supprimere,' where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'premere' meant 'to press.'
'supprimere' transformed into the Old French word 'suppress,' and eventually became the modern English word 'suppress' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to press down or reduce,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to inhibit or prevent.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the action or process of inhibiting or reducing the growth or development of larvae.
The larvae-suppressing agent was effective in reducing the mosquito population.
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Last updated: 2025/07/15 12:34