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breaching

|breach/ing|

B2

/ˈbriːtʃɪŋ/

(breach)

violation or break

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
breachbreachesbreachesbreachedbreachedbreaching
Etymology
Etymology Information

'breach' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'bryce,' where 'bryce' meant 'a breaking or opening.'

Historical Evolution

'bryce' transformed into the Middle English word 'breche,' and eventually became the modern English word 'breach'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a breaking or opening,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'violation or gap.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'breach'.

The company is breaching the contract by not delivering on time.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41