population-reducing
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/ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən rɪˈduːsɪŋ/
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/ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ/
(reduce)
make smaller
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reduce' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'reducere,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'
Historical Evolution
'reducere' transformed into the Old French word 'reducer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reduce' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lead back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing a decrease in the number of individuals in a population.
The new policy is aimed at population-reducing measures.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 13:46