mite-diminishing
|mite-dim-in-ish-ing|
B2
/maɪt-dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ/
reducing mites
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mite-diminishing' originates from the combination of 'mite,' referring to small arachnids, and 'diminishing,' from Latin 'diminutio,' meaning 'to make smaller.'
Historical Evolution
'mite' combined with 'diminishing' in modern English to describe products or actions that reduce mite populations.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'diminishing' meant 'to make smaller,' and in this context, it evolved to mean reducing the presence of mites.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to something that reduces or lessens the presence or effect of mites.
The new spray is highly effective as a mite-diminishing solution for households.
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Last updated: 2025/05/17 14:26