insect-deterring
|in-sect-de-ter-ring|
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/ˈɪnˌsɛkt dɪˈtɜrɪŋ/
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/ˈɪnˌsɛkt dɪˈtɜːrɪŋ/
(deter)
discourage or prevent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deter' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'deterrere,' where 'de-' meant 'away' and 'terrere' meant 'frighten.'
Historical Evolution
'deterrere' transformed into the French word 'déterrer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deter' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to frighten away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'discourage or prevent.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the property of repelling or discouraging insects.
The insect-deterring spray kept the mosquitoes away.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 02:40