intake
|in-take|
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/ˈɪnˌteɪk/
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/ˈɪn.teɪk/
amount taken in
Etymology
Etymology Information
'intake' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'intaken,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'taken' meant 'to take.'
Historical Evolution
'intaken' transformed into the modern English word 'intake' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take in or absorb,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the amount of something taken in, especially food or air.
The doctor recommended reducing my daily intake of sugar.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40