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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

lifesaving en · ADJ

Etymology

From life + saving.

Meanings

(alt-of, alternative, uncommon) Alternative form of life-saving.
alt of life-saving
- The lifesaving surgery is expensive, but so is a funeral.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
more lifesaving	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic
most lifesaving	Degree=Sup		lexicographic

Relateds

lifesaver · save someone's life

lifesaving en · NOUN

Etymology

From life + saving.

Meanings

(uncountable) The act of saving a life, especially from drowning.
- I’m normally a big fan of lifesaving, but in his case we can make an exception.

Deriveds

surf lifesaving