Abatement

Pronunciation: /əˈbeɪtmənt/

Definitions of abatement

noun the act or process of reducing or lessening something, such as a nuisance or a problem

Example Sentences

A1 The noise abatement measures helped reduce the sound pollution in the neighborhood.

A2 The city council implemented an abatement plan to control the mosquito population.

B1 The abatement of the construction work was delayed due to bad weather conditions.

B2 The company was fined for not following the environmental abatement regulations.

C1 The abatement of the toxic waste required extensive cleanup efforts and resources.

C2 The government allocated funds for the abatement of air pollution in major cities.

Examples of abatement in a Sentence

formal The government implemented an abatement plan to reduce pollution levels in the city.

informal The city council is working on an abatement strategy to clean up the streets.

slang We need to start an abatement project ASAP to fix this mess.

figurative His apology was like an abatement for the hurt he caused.

Grammatical Forms of abatement

• past tense: abated
• plural: abatements
• comparative: more abated
• superlative: most abated
• present tense: abates
• future tense: will abate
• perfect tense: has abated
• continuous tense: is abating
• singular: abatement
• positive degree: abate
• infinitive: to abate
• gerund: abating
• participle: abated

Origin and Evolution of abatement

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'abatement' originated from Old French, derived from the verb 'abatre' meaning 'to beat down' or 'to lessen'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'abatement' has evolved to also refer to a reduction or decrease in intensity, amount, or degree, especially in legal contexts where it can denote a decrease or suspension of a legal action or claim.