mite-growing
|mite-grow-ing|
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/maɪt ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
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/maɪt ˈɡrəʊɪŋ/
environment conducive to mite growth
Etymology
'mite-growing' is a compound word formed from 'mite' and 'growing'. 'Mite' originates from Old English 'mīte', meaning a small parasitic arachnid, and 'growing' is derived from the Old English 'grōwan', meaning to grow or increase.
'mite' changed from the Old English word 'mīte' and 'growing' from 'grōwan', eventually forming the modern English compound 'mite-growing'.
Initially, 'mite' referred to small insects, and 'growing' meant increasing in size or number. Together, they describe an environment conducive to mite proliferation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a condition or environment that supports or encourages the growth of mites.
The warm, humid climate was ideal for mite-growing conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 21:10