deactivation
|de/ac/ti/va/tion|
B2
/diˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/
(deactivate)
make inactive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deactivation' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'reverse' or 'remove' and the word 'activate', which comes from Latin 'activare', meaning 'to make active'.
Historical Evolution
'activate' changed from the Latin word 'activare' and eventually became the modern English word 'activate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make active', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make inactive'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of making something inactive or no longer effective.
The deactivation of the alarm system was necessary for maintenance.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45