mite-attracting
|mite-at-tract-ing|
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/maɪt əˈtræktɪŋ/
draws mites
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mite-attracting' originates from the combination of 'mite,' a small arachnid, and 'attracting,' derived from Latin 'attrahere,' meaning 'to draw towards.'
Historical Evolution
'mite-attracting' combines the English word 'mite' with the participle 'attracting,' which evolved from the Latin 'attrahere.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'drawing mites towards,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the quality or property of attracting mites.
The old mattress was mite-attracting, causing allergies.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 07:30