mite-infested
|mite-in-fest-ed|
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/maɪt ɪnˈfɛstɪd/
overrun by mites
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mite-infested' originates from the combination of 'mite,' a small arachnid, and 'infested,' meaning overrun or invaded by pests.
Historical Evolution
'mite' comes from Old English 'mīte,' and 'infested' comes from Latin 'infestare,' meaning to attack or disturb.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'infested' meant 'to attack,' but over time it evolved to mean 'overrun by pests.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
heavily populated or overrun by mites.
The old mattress was mite-infested, causing allergies.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 06:46