MITIGATE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
make less severe or harsh
Example: mitigating circumstances
Categories: Decrease, Lessen, Minify
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "mitigate" comes from Proto-Indo-European *meh₁i-, which was borrowed from Latin mītigātus.
🧩 Fun Fact
A word with PIE origins means it's been passed down through human mouths for over 6,000 years!