mite-nurturing
|mite-nurtur-ing|
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/maɪt ˈnɜːrtʃərɪŋ/
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/maɪt ˈnɜːtʃərɪŋ/
caring for mites
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mite-nurturing' originates from the combination of 'mite,' a small arthropod, and 'nurturing,' which comes from the Latin word 'nutrire,' meaning 'to nourish.'
Historical Evolution
'nurturing' changed from the Old French word 'norrir' and eventually became the modern English word 'nurture.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'nurturing' meant 'to nourish or feed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to care for and encourage growth.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing the act of caring for or fostering mites.
The mite-nurturing environment in the lab was carefully controlled.
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Last updated: 2025/05/09 22:00