accidentally-dismissed
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli dɪsˈmɪst/
(dismiss)
send away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dismiss' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'dimittere,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'mittere' meant 'to send.'
Historical Evolution
'dimittere' transformed into the Old French word 'desmis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dismiss' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to send away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to remove from a position or duty.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
inadvertently or unintentionally let go or released from a position or duty.
He was accidentally-dismissed from his job due to a clerical error.
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Last updated: 2025/06/28 08:02