alleviation
|al-le-vi-a-tion|
B2
/əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/
(alleviate)
reduce severity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alleviation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alleviatio,' where 'alleviare' meant 'to lighten or relieve.'
Historical Evolution
'alleviatio' transformed into the Old French word 'alleviacion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alleviation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lighten or relieve,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of making something less severe or more bearable.
The alleviation of pain was immediate after taking the medication.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45