deliberately-rejected
|de-lib-er-ate-ly-re-ject-ed|
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/dɪˈlɪbərətli rɪˈdʒɛktɪd/
(reject)
refusal or dismissal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reject' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'reicere,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'iacere' meant 'to throw.'
Historical Evolution
'reicere' transformed into the French word 'rejeter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reject' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to throw back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to refuse or dismiss.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
intentionally refused or dismissed.
The proposal was deliberately-rejected by the committee.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 00:47