wetland
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/ˈwɛtˌlænd/
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/ˈwet.lænd/
water-saturated land
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wetland' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'wæt' meaning 'wet' and 'land' meaning 'land'.
Historical Evolution
'wætland' in Old English transformed into the modern English word 'wetland'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'land that is wet', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an area of land that is saturated with water'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/02/21 19:51