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mitigating

 

[ ˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

reducing severity

Mitigating refers to the action of making a condition or situation less severe, serious, or painful. It often involves strategies or measures that aim to lessen potential damage or adverse effects in various contexts, such as environmental, legal, or health-related situations.

Synonyms

alleviating, diminishing, lessening

Examples of usage

  • The government is implementing measures for mitigating climate change.
  • She took painkillers for mitigating her headache.
  • The company is focused on mitigating risks in its operations.

Translations

Translations of the word "mitigating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mitigando

🇮🇳 कम करना

🇩🇪 mildernd

🇮🇩 mengurangi

🇺🇦 зменшення

🇵🇱 łagodzenie

🇯🇵 緩和する

🇫🇷 atténuer

🇪🇸 mitigar

🇹🇷 hafifletmek

🇰🇷 완화하는

🇸🇦 تخفيف

🇨🇿 zmírnění

🇸🇰 zmiernenie

🇨🇳 减轻

🇸🇮 omiljšanje

🇮🇸 mildun

🇰🇿 жұмсарту

🇬🇪 შეზღუდვა

🇦🇿 yüngülləşdirmək

🇲🇽 mitigar

Etymology

The word 'mitigate' originates from the Latin word 'mitigare', which means 'to soften, to moderate', deriving from 'mitis', meaning 'soft' or 'tender'. The term made its way into Middle English through Old French, appearing around the 14th century. Initially, 'mitigate' was related to easing physical pain or the severity of a situation. Over time, its usage expanded, incorporating a broader range of applications, including law, where it refers to reducing the severity of a punishment or sentence, and environmental science, where it involves reducing risks associated with climate change. The evolution of the word encapsulates humanity's ongoing efforts to address and alleviate challenges, reflecting a desire for improvement and adaptation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,454, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.