alleviatingn.

Brit.

/əˈliːvɪeɪtɪŋ/, U.S.

/əˈliviˌeɪdɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: alleviate v., -ing suffix¹.

Etymology: < alleviate v. + -ing suffix¹. Compare earlier alleviation n. and allevation n.

The action of alleviate v.; esp. lessening, relieving.

ΚΠ

1611 A. Willet Hexapla: Rom. i. x. 49 This mutuall consolation, Theophylact vnderstandeth of the alleviating of their afflictions by their mutuall comforts.

1692 J. Ray Wisdom of God (ed. 2) i. 140 [These] conduce much to the alleviating of the Body, and facilitating the flight [of birds].

1711 J. Addison Spectator No. 241 ¶5 A more serious Expedient for the alleviating of Absence.

1802 J. Cheyne Ess. Dis. Children II. 35 I limited my attempts to the alleviating of the more urgent symptoms.

1835 Christian's Penny Mag. 17 Jan. 21/2 Open to us new refreshments..for the alleviating of our miseries.

1899 N.Y. Mad. Jrnl. 6 May 650/1 The good effects were due to..the alleviating of the pain with the morphine.

1919 Green Bk. Mag. Feb. 209/1 The whisky alleged to have been distilled by my client was used for the most part for the alleviating of illness.

1986 G. N. Bamford Training Majority iii. 129 Training for rural living..can..make an important contribution to the alleviating of such problems.

2009 M. O. Lounsbery & F. Pearson Civil Wars iii. 74 The alleviating of grievances can be done without risking lives.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2012; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

alleviatingadj.

Brit.

/əˈliːvɪeɪtɪŋ/, U.S.

/əˈliviˌeɪdɪŋ/

Forms: see alleviate v. and -ing suffix²

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: alleviate v., -ing suffix².

Etymology: < alleviate v. + -ing suffix².

That alleviates something; characterized by or tending towards alleviation.

ΚΠ

1609 Bp. W. Barlow Answer Catholike English-man 20 But grant that onely bee an alleuiating particle, yet it is so by comparison.

1653 H. Hammond Of Schisme iii. 42 The latter [sc. Sedition] adding very much to the guilt of the former [sc. Schisme], and uncapable of the alleviating excuses of ignorance or mistake.

1737 Gentleman's Mag. Feb. 103/1 The Murderers of K. Charles I..have..not the least alleviating Circumstance of Ignorance to fly to for Refuge.

1780 J. Bentham Introd. Princ. Morals & Legisl. (1789) xi. §42 The alleviating circumstance is only a matter of presumption.

1835 Suppl. Connecticut Courant 16 Mar. 35/2 In vain resort was had to opiates, and to other alleviating remedies.

1850 Voice from Danube viii. 136 The radical party..generally opposed every measure of an alleviating tendency in the Diet.

1909 Metal Worker, Plumber & Steam Fitter 10 July 59/2 A noise absorbing cushion is an alleviating feature.

1962 Flight Internat. 82 479/1 Various alleviating possibilities have been tested.

2004 L. Wößmann in B. Lomborg Global Crises, Global Solutions iv. ii. 247/1 Achieving better education will no doubt have alleviating effects on such challenges as malnutrition and hunger.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2012; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	alleviating
释义	alleviatingn. Brit. /əˈliːvɪeɪtɪŋ/, U.S. /əˈliviˌeɪdɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: alleviate v., -ing suffix¹. Etymology: < alleviate v. + -ing suffix¹. Compare earlier alleviation n. and allevation n. The action of alleviate v.; esp. lessening, relieving. ΚΠ 1611 A. Willet Hexapla: Rom. i. x. 49 This mutuall consolation, Theophylact vnderstandeth of the alleviating of their afflictions by their mutuall comforts. 1692 J. Ray Wisdom of God (ed. 2) i. 140 [These] conduce much to the alleviating of the Body, and facilitating the flight [of birds]. 1711 J. Addison Spectator No. 241 ¶5 A more serious Expedient for the alleviating of Absence. 1802 J. Cheyne Ess. Dis. Children II. 35 I limited my attempts to the alleviating of the more urgent symptoms. 1835 Christian's Penny Mag. 17 Jan. 21/2 Open to us new refreshments..for the alleviating of our miseries. 1899 N.Y. Mad. Jrnl. 6 May 650/1 The good effects were due to..the alleviating of the pain with the morphine. 1919 Green Bk. Mag. Feb. 209/1 The whisky alleged to have been distilled by my client was used for the most part for the alleviating of illness. 1986 G. N. Bamford Training Majority iii. 129 Training for rural living..can..make an important contribution to the alleviating of such problems. 2009 M. O. Lounsbery & F. Pearson Civil Wars iii. 74 The alleviating of grievances can be done without risking lives. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2012; most recently modified version published online December 2021). alleviatingadj. Brit. /əˈliːvɪeɪtɪŋ/, U.S. /əˈliviˌeɪdɪŋ/ Forms: see alleviate v. and -ing suffix² Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: alleviate v., -ing suffix². Etymology: < alleviate v. + -ing suffix². That alleviates something; characterized by or tending towards alleviation. ΚΠ 1609 Bp. W. Barlow Answer Catholike English-man 20 But grant that onely bee an alleuiating particle, yet it is so by comparison. 1653 H. Hammond Of Schisme iii. 42 The latter [sc. Sedition] adding very much to the guilt of the former [sc. Schisme], and uncapable of the alleviating excuses of ignorance or mistake. 1737 Gentleman's Mag. Feb. 103/1 The Murderers of K. Charles I..have..not the least alleviating Circumstance of Ignorance to fly to for Refuge. 1780 J. Bentham Introd. Princ. Morals & Legisl. (1789) xi. §42 The alleviating circumstance is only a matter of presumption. 1835 Suppl. Connecticut Courant 16 Mar. 35/2 In vain resort was had to opiates, and to other alleviating remedies. 1850 Voice from Danube viii. 136 The radical party..generally opposed every measure of an alleviating tendency in the Diet. 1909 Metal Worker, Plumber & Steam Fitter 10 July 59/2 A noise absorbing cushion is an alleviating feature. 1962 Flight Internat. 82 479/1 Various alleviating possibilities have been tested. 2004 L. Wößmann in B. Lomborg Global Crises, Global Solutions iv. ii. 247/1 Achieving better education will no doubt have alleviating effects on such challenges as malnutrition and hunger. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2012; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < n.1611adj.1609
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