low-pressure
|low/press/ure|
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/loʊ ˈprɛʃər/
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/ləʊ ˈprɛʃə/
gentle or relaxed
Etymology
'low-pressure' originates from the combination of 'low,' meaning 'not high,' and 'pressure,' from Latin 'pressura,' meaning 'act of pressing.'
'Pressure' changed from the Latin word 'pressura' and eventually became the modern English word 'pressure.'
Initially, 'pressure' meant 'act of pressing,' but over time it evolved to include atmospheric pressure and metaphorical uses.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
characterized by a low level of atmospheric pressure.
The low-pressure system brought heavy rain to the region.
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Adjective 2
not forceful or aggressive; relaxed or easygoing.
He has a low-pressure approach to sales, which customers appreciate.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45