de-format
|de-for-mat|
B2
🇺🇸
/diːˈfɔːrmæt/
🇬🇧
/diːˈfɔːmæt/
remove formatting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'de-format' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and the word 'format' meaning 'arrangement or style'.
Historical Evolution
'de-format' was formed by combining the prefix 'de-' with the word 'format' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove formatting,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to remove formatting from a document or file.
I need to de-format this text before pasting it into the new document.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45