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Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing

Mitigation

noun / mit-ih-GAY-shuhn / Easy
Meaning

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or adverse impacts of something

Origin / Etymology

Latin mitigare — to soften (mitis = gentle + agere = to act)

Synonyms
Alleviation Reduction Moderation Attenuation
Antonyms
Aggravation Exacerbation Escalation
Example Sentence
"Climate change mitigation involves reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while adaptation focuses on adjusting to changes already underway."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Paired with 'adaptation' in every climate answer — know the distinction: mitigation = reducing the cause (emissions), adaptation = responding to the effects. Also used in disaster management (mitigation vs. preparedness) and poverty alleviation. A high-frequency word in GS-3 (Environment) and GS-1 (Disaster Management).

Relevant Subjects
Environment
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