mite-reducing
|mite-re-ducing|
B2
/maɪt rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ/
(reduce)
make smaller
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mite-reducing' originates from the combination of 'mite,' referring to small arachnids, and 'reduce,' from Latin 'reducere,' meaning 'to bring back or diminish.'
Historical Evolution
'reduce' changed from the Latin word 'reducere' and eventually became the modern English word 'reduce.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'reduce' meant 'to bring back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to lessen or decrease.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to something that decreases or lessens the presence or impact of mites.
The new mattress cover is mite-reducing, helping to alleviate allergy symptoms.
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Last updated: 2025/05/09 21:38