Alleviating: meaning, definitions and examples

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alleviating

 

[ ษ™หˆliหvieษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

reducing discomfort

Alleviating refers to the act of making a problem, pain, or difficulty less severe or more bearable. It often pertains to reducing physical pain, emotional distress, or any source of suffering. This term is frequently used in medical contexts, emphasizing the importance of easing symptoms to improve a person's quality of life. Alleviating can also apply to broader challenges, such as alleviating poverty or distress in various social situations.

Synonyms

diminishing, lessening, mitigating, relieving.

Examples of usage

  • The medication is effective in alleviating pain.
  • He spoke about alleviating the stress students face.
  • Measures were taken to alleviate poverty in the region.

Translations

Translations of the word "alleviating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aliviando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lindern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meringankan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปะตะณัˆัƒัŽั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚agodzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ปฝๆธ›ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soulager

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aliviar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hafifletmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™„ํ™”ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฎููŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zmรญrnฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmiernenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผ“่งฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ omiljลกanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lindun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตาฃั–ะปะดะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒขแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yรผngรผllษ™ลŸdirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aliviar

Etymology

The word 'alleviating' originates from the Latin verb 'alleviare', meaning 'to lighten' or 'to relieve'. This term is formed from 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'levis' meaning 'light'. The transition into English included a transformation in pronunciation and suffixation that led to the modern use of 'alleviate'. The term has been employed in English since the late Middle Ages, specifically in medical texts discussing pain relief and comfort. Over centuries, it has broadened to encompass various forms of relief in both physical and emotional contexts. Its application has evolved, capturing a variety of situations beyond health-related topics, making it a versatile term in contemporary English.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,275, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.