resource — a stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːsɔːrs/
Example Sentences
- My mom treats the refrigerator like an unlimited resource, but my wallet disagrees.
- The school invested in new educational resources for students.
- Time is the most precious resource we have.
resource
NOUN[/ˈriːsɔːrs/]
a stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively
The village survived the harsh winter by carefully sharing limited resources.
Scientists searched for new energy resources to replace fossil fuels. (REUSE + SOURCE = RESOURCE)
Strong resources reinforced the workforce during the economic crisis.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'resource' meaning 'relief' or 'aid', derived from the verb 'resurgir' (to rise again), which comes from Latin 're-' (again) and 'surgere' (to rise or surge). The word entered English in the 16th century.
Breakdown
re- (again) + source (from Latin surgere, to rise) = resource (something one can turn to again for help or supply)
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📝Examples
“My mom treats the refrigerator like an unlimited resource, but my wallet disagrees.”
“The school invested in new educational resources for students.”
“Time is the most precious resource we have.”
“She's so resourceful that she could probably make a smartphone out of coconuts.”
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