Talk:It's So Cold/@comment-33089254-20170928212416

Such a silly, silly thing:*

Let's look at the definition of the word 'alleviate' according to the OED (that silly little link above):

'Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe'.

Now, let's substitute the definition for the word:

'... allowing basic survival tactics to be made less severe from their DNA...'

I don't think I understand what it means, but, if you're still not convinced, let's use the synonyms you suggested:

'... allowing basic survival tactics to reduce from their DNA...' - still doesn't make any sense;

'... allowing basic survival tactics to diminish from their DNA...' - nope;

'... allowing basic survival tactics to dull from their DNA...' - nup.

So... once again, are you certain you know how to use the pretty long word?