sanitary — relating to the conditions that affect hygiene and health, especially the supply of sewage facilities and clean drinking water
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the conditions that affect hygiene and health, especially the supply of sewage facilities and clean drinking water
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsænɪteri/
Example Sentences
- The health inspector found the kitchen's sanitary conditions worse than a teenager's bedroom.
- All food processing plants must maintain strict sanitary standards.
- The camping site provides sanitary facilities including clean restrooms and showers.
sanitary
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsænɪteri/]
relating to the conditions that affect hygiene and health, especially the supply of sewage facilities and clean drinking water
The village became much healthier after sanitary facilities were installed.
Sanitary facilities protected the community from harmful bacteria. (🧼 Cleanliness + 🦠🚫 Disease Prevention → Sanitary)
Sanitary facilities promoted good hygiene and protected everyone's health.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Sanitary derives from Latin 'sanitas', meaning health or healthfulness. The term reflects the ancient Roman cultural emphasis on public health and cleanliness, concepts that were integral to Roman civilization.
Breakdown
sanitas (health) + -ary (relating to, pertaining to). The suffix -ary transforms the noun into an adjective meaning 'relating to health or cleanliness'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The health inspector found the kitchen's sanitary conditions worse than a teenager's bedroom.”
“All food processing plants must maintain strict sanitary standards.”
“The camping site provides sanitary facilities including clean restrooms and showers.”
“My grandmother is so obsessed with sanitary conditions that she disinfects the TV remote after each use.”
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