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seasoning

|sea/son/ing|

B1

/ˈsiːzənɪŋ/

(season)

period of time

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNoun
seasonseasonsseasonsseasonedseasonedseasoningseasoningseasonings
Etymology
Etymology Information

'seasoning' originates from the Latin word 'satio,' which meant 'sowing or planting.'

Historical Evolution

'satio' transformed into the Old French word 'assaisoner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'seasoning.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to sow or plant,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'adding flavor to food.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a substance, such as salt or spice, used to add flavor to food.

Add some seasoning to the soup to enhance its flavor.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45