Pronunciation: [ɪmpˈɒvəɹɪʃɪz] (IPA) 
The word "impoverishes" is spelled with a double "p" because it has a prefix "im-" which means "not" or "lack of". The base word is "poverty" /ˈpɒv.ə.ti/, which is spelled with a single "p". When the prefix is added, it changes the meaning of the word to "to make poor", and the spelling changes to reflect this. "Impoverishes" is phonetically spelled as /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃɪz/.
Impoverishes is a verb form that derives from the word "impoverish," and is commonly used in the English language. It refers to the act of making someone or something poor, both in a literal and figurative sense. In specific terms, it can be defined as the process of reducing or depriving someone or something of wealth, resources, or quality, thereby resulting in financial or overall impoverishment.
When used in the context of individuals or communities, impoverishes can describe the adverse effects of economic or social factors that lead to a decline in living standards, such as lack of job opportunities, economic inequality, or political instability. It implies a state of being destitute, where individuals or communities lack the necessary means to meet their basic needs and sustain a decent way of life.
Furthermore, the term can also be applied to abstract concepts, such as ideas, relationships, or experiences. In this sense, impoverishes alludes to the deterioration or decline of those elements, leading to a reduction in their richness, depth, or value. For instance, an impoverished language would be one that has lost its complexity, vocabulary, or expressive power over time.
Overall, the term "impoverishes" encompasses the notion of diminishing wealth, quality, or resources in a wide range of contexts. Whether used to describe financial struggles, societal disparities, or the decline of intangible elements, it underscores the detrimental effects that result in a lessened or diminished state.
The word "impoverishes" is derived from two main components: "im-" and "poverty".
1. The prefix "im-" is a Latin prefix often used to indicate negation or reversal. In this case, it signifies the reversal or opposite of poverty.
2. "Poverty" originated from the Latin word "paupertas", which referred to the state of being poor or having little material wealth.
By combining the prefix "im-" and the root word "poverty", we form "impoverish", which means to make someone or something poor or to deprive them of wealth or resources. The verb form "impoverishes" represents the third person singular conjugation of this word.
