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thermostatic

|ther-mo-stat-ic|

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/ˌθɜːr.moʊˈstæt.ɪk/

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/ˌθɜː.məˈstæt.ɪk/

temperature regulation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'thermostatic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'thermos,' meaning 'hot,' and 'statos,' meaning 'standing' or 'stationary.'

Historical Evolution

'thermos' combined with 'statos' in Greek, and eventually became the modern English word 'thermostatic.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'related to maintaining heat,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to temperature regulation.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to or denoting a device that automatically regulates temperature, or that activates a device when the temperature reaches a certain point.

The thermostatic valve ensures the room remains at a comfortable temperature.

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Last updated: 2025/03/11 18:39