mite-managing
|mite-man-ag-ing|
B2
/maɪt ˈmænɪdʒɪŋ/
control of mites
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mite-managing' originates from the combination of 'mite,' referring to small arachnids, and 'managing,' derived from the verb 'manage,' which comes from the Latin word 'manus,' meaning 'hand.'
Historical Evolution
'mite' and 'manage' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'mite-managing.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'manage' meant 'to handle or control,' and this meaning has been extended to include the regulation of mites.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the control or regulation of mites, often in an agricultural or domestic context.
The farmer implemented a mite-managing strategy to protect his crops.
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Last updated: 2025/06/03 19:18