insect-attracting
|in-sect-at-tract-ing|
B2
/ˈɪnˌsɛkt əˈtræktɪŋ/
(attract)
draw towards
Etymology
Etymology Information
'attract' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'attrahere,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'trahere' meant 'to draw or pull.'
Historical Evolution
'attrahere' transformed into the Old French word 'attraire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'attract' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to draw or pull towards,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the quality or property of drawing insects towards it.
The plant has insect-attracting flowers that help in pollination.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 02:51