shade-seeking
|shade-seek-ing|
B2
/ʃeɪd ˈsiːkɪŋ/
preference for shade
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shade-seeking' originates from the combination of 'shade' and 'seeking', where 'shade' refers to a shadowed area and 'seeking' means to look for or pursue.
Historical Evolution
'shade-seeking' evolved from the combination of the words 'shade' and 'seek' in English, maintaining its meaning over time.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'looking for shaded areas', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a tendency or behavior of seeking or preferring shaded areas, often to avoid direct sunlight.
During the hot summer days, many animals exhibit shade-seeking behavior to stay cool.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 18:08