water-attracting
|wa-ter-at-tract-ing|
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/ˈwɔːtər əˌtræktɪŋ/
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/ˈwɔːtə əˌtræktɪŋ/
attracts water
Etymology
Etymology Information
'water-attracting' originates from the combination of 'water' and 'attracting', where 'water' refers to the liquid essential for life and 'attracting' means drawing towards.
Historical Evolution
'water-attracting' evolved from the combination of the words 'water' and 'attract' in English, forming a compound adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'drawing water towards', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the property of attracting or absorbing water.
The water-attracting material is used in the construction of the dam.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42