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English

sanitized

|san/i/tized|

B2

/ˈsænɪtaɪzd/

(sanitize)

cleaning process

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
sanitizesanitizerssanitizessanitizedsanitizedsanitizing
Etymology
Etymology Information

'sanitize' originates from the Latin word 'sanitas', meaning 'health'.

Historical Evolution

'sanitas' transformed into the French word 'sanitaire', and eventually became the modern English word 'sanitize'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make healthy', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make clean or hygienic'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'sanitize'.

The kitchen was sanitized after the meal preparation.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42