How Do You Spell POLLUTES?

Pronunciation: [pəlˈuːts] (IPA)

The word "pollutes" is spelled with two syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The vowel sound in the first syllable is the short "o" sound as in "hot" (IPA symbol: ɑ), while the second syllable has the long "u" sound as in "mute" (IPA symbol: u). The final "s" is pronounced as the voiceless "s" sound (IPA symbol: s). This word is commonly used to describe the act of harming or contaminating the environment with toxic substances.

POLLUTES Meaning and Definition

  1. Pollutes is a verb in its third person singular form, specifically pertaining to the present tense. It is derived from the base word "pollute," which refers to the act of contaminating or making impure something, such as air, water, or the environment in general.

    When an entity pollutes, it means they are actively causing harm or introducing harmful substances or contaminants into a particular environment. This could include the release of harmful chemicals, waste, emissions, or any other form of harmful material that has negative repercussions on the surroundings or organisms within that ecosystem. The act of polluting can result in adverse effects on the health and well-being of living organisms, including humans, animals, and plants.

    Pollution can occur through various means, including industrial activities, improper waste management, agricultural practices, and human activities in general. It can contaminate water bodies, soil, and air, thus disrupting the natural balance and functioning of ecosystems.

    Efforts to combat pollution involve adopting sustainable practices, implementing regulations and policies to control emissions and waste management, and raising awareness about the importance of environmental conservation. Reducing pollution is crucial in safeguarding the health of ecosystems and ensuring a sustainable future for all living beings.

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Etymology of POLLUTES

The word "pollutes" comes from the Latin verb "polluere". In Latin, "polluere" originally meant "to soil, defile, make dirty". It is derived from the combination of the prefix "po-" (a variant of "pro-", meaning "in front of" or "forward") and the verb "luere" (meaning "to smear, stain, pollute"). Over time, "polluere" has evolved in different languages to take on the sense of contaminating or making impure, as it is understood today in English.

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Conjugate verb Pollutes

CONDITIONAL

I would pollute
we would pollute
you would pollute
he/she/it would pollute
they would pollute

FUTURE

I will pollute
we will pollute
you will pollute
he/she/it will pollute
they will pollute

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have polluted
we will have polluted
you will have polluted
he/she/it will have polluted
they will have polluted

PAST

I polluted
we polluted
you polluted
he/she/it polluted
they polluted

PAST PERFECT

I had polluted
we had polluted
you had polluted
he/she/it had polluted
they had polluted

PRESENT

I pollute
we pollute
you pollute
he/she/it pollutes
they pollute

PRESENT PERFECT

I have polluted
we have polluted
you have polluted
he/she/it has polluted
they have polluted
I am polluting
we are polluting
you are polluting
he/she/it is polluting
they are polluting
I was polluting
we were polluting
you were polluting
he/she/it was polluting
they were polluting
I will be polluting
we will be polluting
you will be polluting
he/she/it will be polluting
they will be polluting
I have been polluting
we have been polluting
you have been polluting
he/she/it has been polluting
they have been polluting
I had been polluting
we had been polluting
you had been polluting
he/she/it had been polluting
they had been polluting
I will have been polluting
we will have been polluting
you will have been polluting
he/she/it will have been polluting
they will have been polluting
I would have polluted
we would have polluted
you would have polluted
he/she/it would have polluted
they would have polluted
I would be polluting
we would be polluting
you would be polluting
he/she/it would be polluting
they would be polluting
I would have been polluting
we would have been polluting
you would have been polluting
he/she/it would have been polluting
they would have been polluting

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