time-wasting
|time/wast/ing|
B2
/ˈtaɪmˌweɪstɪŋ/
unproductive use of time
Etymology
Etymology Information
'time-wasting' originates from the combination of 'time' and 'waste,' where 'waste' meant 'to use carelessly or without purpose.'
Historical Evolution
'waste' changed from the Old English word 'wēste' and eventually became the modern English word 'waste.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'waste' meant 'to devastate or destroy,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to use carelessly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing someone to spend time doing something that is unnecessary or not productive.
The meeting was completely time-wasting.
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