wind-powered
|wind/pow/ered|
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/wɪnd ˈpaʊərd/
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/wɪnd ˈpaʊəd/
Driven by wind
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wind-powered' originates from the combination of 'wind' and 'powered', where 'wind' refers to moving air and 'powered' means supplied with energy.
Historical Evolution
'wind-powered' evolved from the concept of harnessing wind energy, which has been used since ancient times for sailing and milling.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any device or vehicle moved by wind, but now it is often associated with renewable energy sources.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
operated or driven by the wind.
The wind-powered turbine generates electricity for the entire village.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45