rejuvenator
|re-ju-ve-na-tor|
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/rɪˈdʒuːvəˌneɪtər/
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/rɪˈdʒuːvəˌneɪtə/
(rejuvenate)
make young again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rejuvenator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'rejuvenare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'juvenis' meant 'young.'
Historical Evolution
'rejuvenare' transformed into the French word 'réjuvénateur,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rejuvenator' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make young again,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that rejuvenates or restores vitality.
The spa is known as a rejuvenator for tired souls.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42
