Hothoused: meaning, definitions and examples
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hothoused
[ hɑːtˌhaʊsd ]
growth stimulation
To hothouse something means to grow it in a controlled environment that promotes accelerated growth. This is often done in a greenhouse or similar setting where temperature and humidity can be regulated. The term can also apply to individuals or ideas that are nurtured or developed in a way that ensures rapid progression. However, it can carry a connotation of artificial development that may not be sustainable long-term.
Synonyms
accelerate, cultivate, foster, nurture.
Examples of usage
- They hothoused the plants to boost their growing season.
- The students felt like they were hothoused for success with the constant pressure.
- She hothoused her ideas to ensure they were liked before presenting them to the board.
Translations
Translations of the word "hothoused" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cultivado em estufa
🇮🇳 हॉटहाउस में उगाया गया
🇩🇪 im Gewächshaus kultiviert
🇮🇩 dibudidayakan di rumah kaca
🇺🇦 вирощений у теплиці
🇵🇱 hodowany w szklarni
🇯🇵 温室で育てられた
🇫🇷 cultivé en serre
🇪🇸 cultivado en invernadero
🇹🇷 sera ortamında yetiştirilen
🇰🇷 온실에서 재배된
🇸🇦 مزروع في دفيئة
🇨🇿 pěstovaný ve skleníku
🇸🇰 pestovaný v skleníku
🇨🇳 温室栽培的
🇸🇮 gojitev v rastlinjaku
🇮🇸 ræktuð í gróðurhúsi
🇰🇿 жылыжайда өсірілген
🇬🇪 თბილში გაწვდილი
🇦🇿 istixana şəraitində yetişdirilən
🇲🇽 cultivado en invernadero
Etymology
The term 'hothouse' has its roots in the concept of a greenhouse, a building designed to grow plants in a controlled environment. The word itself combines 'hot', referring to the warm conditions within, and 'house', indicating a structure. Historically, the use of hothouses dates back to the 17th century when they were employed by botanists and gardeners to cultivate exotic plants that could not survive in the temperate climates of Europe. The notion of 'hothousing' has since evolved to encompass metaphoric applications, particularly in education and personal development, where it describes environments that prioritize accelerated success. This connotation suggests pressure and artificial enhancement, emphasizing the potential drawbacks of such intensive nurturing methods.