Stevia

Pronunciation: /ˈstiːviə/

Definitions of stevia

noun a sweet-tasting plant extract used as a sugar substitute

Example Sentences

A1 I like to sweeten my tea with stevia.

A2 Stevia is a natural sweetener that comes from a plant.

B1 Many people use stevia as a sugar substitute in their baking.

B2 Stevia extract is much sweeter than sugar, so you only need a little bit.

C1 Stevia has become increasingly popular as a healthier alternative to artificial sweeteners.

C2 The stevia plant is native to South America and has been used for centuries as a sweetening agent.

Examples of stevia in a Sentence

formal Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant.

informal I prefer using stevia instead of sugar in my coffee.

slang Hey, can you pass me the stevia for my tea?

figurative Her kindness was like stevia, adding a touch of sweetness to everyone's day.

Grammatical Forms of stevia

• past tense: used
• plural: stevias
• comparative: more stevia
• superlative: most stevia
• present tense: use
• future tense: will use
• perfect tense: have used
• continuous tense: is using
• singular: stevia
• positive degree: stevia
• infinitive: to use
• gerund: using
• participle: used

Origin and Evolution of stevia

First Known Use: 1502 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'stevia' originates from the Spanish botanist and physician Pedro Jaime Esteve (1502–1556) who first documented the plant in the 16th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally named after the botanist Esteve, the word 'stevia' has evolved to become the common name for the plant Stevia rebaudiana, known for its sweet leaves used as a natural sweetener.