mite-neglecting
|mite-ne-glect-ing|
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/maɪt-nɪˈɡlɛktɪŋ/
ignoring small details
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mite-neglecting' originates from the combination of 'mite,' meaning a small particle or detail, and 'neglecting,' meaning to ignore or overlook.
Historical Evolution
'mite' from Old English 'mīte' meaning a small creature, combined with 'neglecting' from Latin 'neglectus,' meaning disregarded.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to ignoring small creatures, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of ignoring small details.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
neglecting or ignoring small or insignificant details.
His mite-neglecting attitude led to several overlooked errors in the report.
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Last updated: 2025/05/17 15:10