anti-dust
|an-ti-dust|
B2
/ˈæn.ti.dʌst/
against dust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anti-dust' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and the word 'dust', referring to fine particles of matter.
Historical Evolution
'Anti-dust' combines the prefix 'anti-' with 'dust' to form a modern English adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'against dust', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed to prevent or reduce the accumulation of dust.
The anti-dust coating on the furniture helps keep it clean.
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Last updated: 2025/03/08 08:41