abnegating
|ab-ne-gat-ing|
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/ˈæb.nɪˌɡeɪ.tɪŋ/
(abnegate)
renounce or reject
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abnegate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abnegare,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'negare' meant 'to deny.'
Historical Evolution
'abnegare' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'abnegatus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abnegate.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to deny or refuse,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'abnegate', meaning to renounce or reject something.
He is abnegating his responsibilities for the sake of his beliefs.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 17:21