de
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/deɪ/
from, of
Etymology
Etymology Information
'de' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'de,' where it meant 'from' or 'of.'
Historical Evolution
'de' has remained largely unchanged from its Latin origins, maintaining its meaning in Romance languages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'from' or 'of,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a musical note in the fixed-do solfège system, equivalent to the note D in the English-speaking world.
In the solfège system, 'de' represents the note D.
Synonyms
Preposition 1
used in French, Spanish, and Portuguese to indicate possession or origin, similar to 'of' in English.
The book is de Maria.
Synonyms
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