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seasonal

|sea/son/al|

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/ˈsiːzənəl/

related to a season

Etymology
Etymology Information

'seasonal' originates from the word 'season,' which comes from the Old French 'saison,' meaning 'a sowing or planting time.'

Historical Evolution

'saison' transformed into the Middle English word 'sesoun,' and eventually became the modern English word 'season.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a time for sowing or planting,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a division of the year.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

occurring at or dependent on a particular season.

The store hires seasonal workers during the holiday rush.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35