weed-suppressing
|weed-sup-press-ing|
B2
/wiːd səˈprɛsɪŋ/
(suppress)
stopping forcefully
Etymology
Etymology Information
'suppress' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'supprimere,' where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'premere' meant 'to press.'
Historical Evolution
'supprimere' transformed into the Old French word 'suppress,' and eventually became the modern English word 'suppress' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to press down or reduce,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to inhibit or restrain.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the action or process of inhibiting the growth of weeds.
The weed-suppressing fabric was laid over the garden bed.
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Last updated: 2025/05/17 16:27