escalating
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/ˈɛskəˌleɪtɪŋ/
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/ˈɛskəleɪtɪŋ/
(escalate)
increase in intensity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'escalate' originates from the Latin word 'scala', meaning 'ladder'.
Historical Evolution
'escalate' was derived from the French word 'escalade', which meant 'to climb a ladder', and eventually became the modern English word 'escalate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to climb or ascend', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to increase in intensity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41