subsidized
|sub/si/dized|
B2
/ˈsʌbsɪˌdaɪzd/
(subsidize)
financially supported
Etymology
Etymology Information
'subsidize' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'subsidium,' where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'sidere' meant 'to sit.'
Historical Evolution
'subsidium' transformed into the French word 'subside,' and eventually became the modern English word 'subsidize' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to provide assistance or support,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'subsidize'.
The project was subsidized by the local council.
Adjective 1
supported financially by a subsidy.
The government provided subsidized housing for low-income families.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45