noun
Uncommon
mitigation
mih-tih-GAY-shuhn
Mitigation (noun) means the act of reducing the severity, seriousness, or impact of something harmful. Example: “The city invested in flood mitigation after last year's storms.”
noun
1
The act of reducing the severity, seriousness, or impact of something harmful.
"The city invested in flood mitigation after last year's storms."
How to use mitigation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEfforts made to lessen the impact of a harmful or risky thing.
Common pairings
risk mitigation
climate mitigation
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Word forms
- Plural
- mitigations
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Etymology
From Latin mitigatio, from mitigare, "to soften."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for mitigation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mitigation” mean?
The word “mitigation” means the act of reducing the severity, seriousness, or impact of something harmful. In plain terms, efforts made to lessen the impact of a harmful or risky thing.
How do you pronounce “mitigation”?
“Mitigation” is pronounced mih-tih-GAY-shuhn (/mɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “mitigation” in a sentence?
Here is “mitigation” used in a sentence: “The city invested in flood mitigation after last year's storms.”
What part of speech is “mitigation”?
“Mitigation” is a noun.
Where does the word “mitigation” come from?
The word “mitigation” comes from Latin. From Latin mitigatio, from mitigare, "to soften.".
Is “mitigation” a common word?
“Mitigation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
