Deplete: meaning, definitions and examples
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deplete
[ dɪˈpliːt ]
resources
To use up the supply or resources of something. To greatly reduce the amount or quantity of something.
Synonyms
consume, diminish, drain, exhaust
Examples of usage
- The constant deforestation is depleting the earth's natural resources.
- The ongoing drought has depleted the water supply in the region.
- We need to find sustainable solutions to prevent depleting our planet's resources.
- The excessive fishing practices are depleting the fish population in the ocean.
- The overuse of pesticides is depleting the soil quality in agricultural areas.
biology
A reduction in the number or quantity of something, especially a natural resource.
Synonyms
depletion, diminution, exhaustion, reduction
Examples of usage
- The depletion of the ozone layer is a major environmental concern.
- The rapid depletion of fish stocks in the ocean is alarming.
- The depletion of nutrients in the soil is affecting crop growth.
Translations
Translations of the word "deplete" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desgastar
🇮🇳 ख़त्म करना
🇩🇪 erschöpfen
🇮🇩 menguras
🇺🇦 виснажувати
🇵🇱 wyczerpać
🇯🇵 使い果たす (tsukaihatasu)
🇫🇷 épuiser
🇪🇸 agotar
🇹🇷 tüketmek
🇰🇷 고갈시키다 (gogalsikida)
🇸🇦 يستنزف
🇨🇿 vyčerpat
🇸🇰 vyčerpať
🇨🇳 耗尽 (hàojìn)
🇸🇮 izčrpati
🇮🇸 þreyta
🇰🇿 сарқылту
🇬🇪 გამოწურვა
🇦🇿 tükənmək
🇲🇽 agotar
Word origin
The word 'deplete' originated from the Latin word 'deplētus', which means 'emptied out' or 'reduced'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-15th century. Over time, 'deplete' has been used to describe the act of exhausting or using up a resource or quantity. The concept of depletion is often associated with environmental issues and resource management.