mite-enhancing
|mite-en-hanc-ing|
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/maɪt ɪnˈhænsɪŋ/
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/maɪt ɪnˈhɑːnsɪŋ/
increasing mite presence
Etymology
'mite-enhancing' is a compound word formed from 'mite' and 'enhancing'. 'Mite' originates from Old English 'mīte', meaning a small insect, while 'enhancing' comes from the Old French 'enhancier', meaning to raise or elevate.
'mite' has remained relatively unchanged from its Old English form 'mīte', while 'enhancing' evolved from the Old French 'enhancier' to the modern English 'enhance'.
Initially, 'mite' referred to any small creature, but now it specifically refers to certain small arachnids. 'Enhancing' has maintained its meaning of improving or increasing.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to something that increases or improves the presence or effect of mites.
The mite-enhancing conditions in the room led to an increase in allergies.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 02:39