mite-fostering
|mite-fos-ter-ing|
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/maɪt ˈfɔːstərɪŋ/
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/maɪt ˈfɒstərɪŋ/
supporting mite growth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mite-fostering' originates from the combination of 'mite,' a small arthropod, and 'fostering,' which comes from Old English 'fostrian,' meaning 'to nourish or rear.'
Historical Evolution
'fostrian' transformed into the Middle English 'fostren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'foster.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'foster' meant 'to nourish or rear,' and over time it evolved to include the idea of supporting or encouraging growth.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the act of nurturing or supporting mites.
The mite-fostering environment in the lab was carefully controlled.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 02:50