dehydrated
|de-hy-drat-ed|
B2
/diˈhaɪdreɪtɪd/
(dehydrate)
remove water
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dehydrate' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'hydor,' where 'hydro-' meant 'water.'
Historical Evolution
'dehydrate' changed from the French word 'déshydrater' and eventually became the modern English word 'dehydrate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove water,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'dehydrate'.
The fruit was dehydrated to preserve it for longer.
Adjective 1
lacking water or moisture; dried out.
The plant looked dehydrated after being in the sun all day.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35