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Meaning of mitigated
The primary meaning of "mitigated" is that something unpleasant or severe has been made less intense or severe.
Etymology of mitigated
The word "mitigated" comes from the Latin verb "mitigare," which means to make mild or gentle
It is derived from "mitis," meaning mild, and the suffix "-igare," which is a combination of "-ig-" and the verb "-are"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of making something less severe or unpleasant
Synonyms
Definitions
- Made less severe or unpleasant
- * Reduced in force or effect
- * Lessened in intensity or degree
Usage Examples
- The new policy has mitigated the effects of the economic downturn
- * The use of air conditioning has mitigated the heat in the room
- * The judge mitigated the sentence due to the defendant's cooperation