tick-attracting
|tick-at-tract-ing|
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/tɪk əˈtræktɪŋ/
draws ticks
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'tick-attracting' is a compound word formed from 'tick,' referring to the small arachnid, and 'attracting,' derived from the Latin 'attrahere,' meaning 'to draw towards.'
Historical Evolution
The word 'attracting' evolved from the Latin 'attrahere,' through Old French 'attraire,' and into Middle English as 'attracten.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'attracting' meant 'to draw towards,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having qualities or characteristics that draw or attract ticks.
The dense underbrush was tick-attracting, making it necessary to wear protective clothing.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 08:36