🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Ressource

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʁeˈzuːʁtsə

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Resource/rɪˈsɔːrs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Wasser ist eine wichtige Ressource für die Landwirtschaft."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A source of supply or support that can be drawn upon when needed.

    "The library is a valuable resource for students conducting research."
  2. 2

    A natural feature or phenomenon that can be exploited for economic gain.

    "Water is a crucial resource for agriculture."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'resource' originates from the Middle French 'ressource', which itself comes from the Latin 'resurgere', meaning 'to rise again'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the idea of a source of supply or support, particularly in economic and environmental contexts.

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