intervention
|in-ter-ven-tion|
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/ˌɪntərˈvɛnʃən/
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/ˌɪntəˈvɛnʃən/
mediation or interference
Etymology
Etymology Information
'intervention' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'interventio,' where 'inter-' meant 'between' and 'venire' meant 'to come.'
Historical Evolution
'interventio' transformed into the French word 'intervention,' and eventually became the modern English word 'intervention' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to come between,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to interfere or mediate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of intervening, especially to prevent something from happening or to alter the outcome.
The government's intervention helped stabilize the economy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40