stain-attracted
|stain-at-tract-ed|
/steɪn əˈtræktɪd/
prone to staining
Etymology
'stain-attracted' is a compound word formed from 'stain' and 'attracted', where 'stain' refers to a mark or discoloration and 'attracted' implies being drawn towards something.
The term 'stain-attracted' combines the Middle English 'steyne' (stain) and the Old French 'atracter' (attract), evolving into the modern English compound adjective.
Initially, 'stain' referred to any mark or discoloration, and 'attracted' meant being drawn towards something. Together, they describe a tendency to become marked or discolored.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a tendency to attract stains or become stained easily.
The white sofa was stain-attracted, making it difficult to maintain.
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Last updated: 2025/05/09 15:13