water-wasting
|wa-ter-wast-ing|
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/ˈwɔːtər ˈweɪstɪŋ/
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/ˈwɔːtə ˈweɪstɪŋ/
inefficient water use
Etymology
Etymology Information
'water-wasting' originates from the combination of 'water' and 'wasting', where 'wasting' meant 'using carelessly'.
Historical Evolution
'wasting' changed from the Old English word 'wæst', which meant 'destruction', and eventually became the modern English word 'wasting'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'destruction of resources', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'using resources inefficiently'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing an action or process that results in the unnecessary or excessive use of water.
Leaving the tap running while brushing your teeth is a water-wasting habit.
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Last updated: 2025/03/08 03:12