abatement
|a-bate-ment|
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/əˈbeɪtmənt/
(abate)
lessening
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abatement' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'abatre,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'batre' meant 'beat.'
Historical Evolution
'abatre' transformed into the Middle English word 'abaten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abatement.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to beat down or reduce,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'reduction or decrease.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of reducing or lessening something.
The abatement of noise pollution is crucial for urban areas.
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Noun 2
a deduction or reduction in amount, degree, or intensity.
The tax abatement helped the company save money.
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Last updated: 2025/01/22 22:13