mosquito-attracting
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/məˈskiːtoʊ əˈtræktɪŋ/
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/məˈskiːtəʊ əˈtræktɪŋ/
(attract)
draw towards
Etymology
Etymology Information
'attract' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'attrahere,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'trahere' meant 'to draw or pull.'
Historical Evolution
'attrahere' transformed into the Old French word 'attraire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'attract' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to draw or pull toward,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the quality or property of attracting mosquitoes.
The stagnant water in the garden is mosquito-attracting.
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Last updated: 2025/05/17 19:56