low-pressured
|low/pressured|
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/loʊ ˈprɛʃərd/
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/ləʊ ˈprɛʃəd/
(low-pressure)
gentle or relaxed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'low-pressure' originates from the combination of 'low,' meaning 'not high,' and 'pressure,' from Latin 'pressura,' meaning 'act of pressing.'
Historical Evolution
'low-pressure' evolved from the Middle English 'low' and 'pressura,' eventually forming the modern English term 'low-pressure.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'a state of reduced force or stress,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having or involving a low level of pressure, often used in contexts like weather systems or mechanical systems.
The low-pressured system brought mild weather to the region.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 15:41