de-emotionalize
|de-e-mo-tion-al-ize|
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/diː-ɪˈmoʊʃənəˌlaɪz/
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/diː-ɪˈməʊʃənəˌlaɪz/
remove emotions
Etymology
Etymology Information
'de-emotionalize' originates from English, specifically the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and the root 'emotional' meaning 'related to emotions'.
Historical Evolution
'de-emotionalize' was formed by combining the prefix 'de-' with the word 'emotional' and the suffix '-ize', which is used to form verbs.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove emotions', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to remove or reduce emotional content or influence from something.
The therapist helped the client de-emotionalize their response to criticism.
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Last updated: 2025/04/20 11:25