time-consuming
|time-con-sum-ing|
B2
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/ˈtaɪm kənˌsumɪŋ/
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/ˈtaɪm kənˌsjuːmɪŋ/
takes a lot of time
Etymology
Etymology Information
'time-consuming' originates from the combination of 'time' and 'consume,' where 'consume' meant 'to use up or spend.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'time-consuming' evolved from the phrase 'consume time,' which was used in older English to describe activities that took a lot of time.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to use up time,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'requiring a significant amount of time to complete.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
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