power-consuming
|pow-er-con-sum-ing|
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/ˈpaʊər kənˈsuːmɪŋ/
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/ˈpaʊə kənˈsjuːmɪŋ/
(consume)
buyer of goods
Etymology
Etymology Information
'consume' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'consumere,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'sumere' meant 'to take.'
Historical Evolution
'consumere' transformed into the Old French word 'consumer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'consume' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take or use up,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to use energy or resources.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
requiring a significant amount of electrical energy to operate.
The new air conditioner is less power-consuming than the old model.
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Last updated: 2025/07/20 04:29