pesticidal
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/ˌpɛstəˈsaɪdəl/
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/ˌpɛstɪˈsaɪdəl/
(pesticide)
pest killer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pesticidal' originates from 'pesticide', which comes from the Latin word 'pestis' meaning 'plague' and 'caedere' meaning 'to kill'.
Historical Evolution
'pesticide' evolved from the Latin 'pestis' and 'caedere', and 'pesticidal' was formed by adding the suffix '-al' to denote relating to.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'relating to killing pests', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or having the properties of a pesticide.
The pesticidal properties of the plant make it useful in organic farming.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 02:17