Mitigate: meaning, definitions and examples

The word 'mitigate' originated from the Latin word 'mitigare', which means 'to soften' or 'to moderate'. It entered the English language in the early 15th century. Over time, 'mitigate' has been used to describe the act of making something less severe or intense, with a focus on reducing the impact or harm caused by a particular situation or event.

See also: mitigation, mitigator, unmitigated.

Ranked #10,604, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.

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