subpressured
|sub/pres/sured|
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/sʌbˈprɛʃərd/
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/sʌbˈprɛʃəd/
(subpressure)
under low pressure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'subpressured' originates from the prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under' and the word 'pressure', which comes from Latin 'pressura', meaning 'action of pressing'.
Historical Evolution
'subpressured' evolved from the combination of 'sub-' and 'pressure', forming a modern English adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'under pressure', but over time it evolved to specifically mean 'subjected to lower than normal pressure'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
subjected to a lower than normal pressure.
The subpressured environment of the deep sea affects marine life.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42