deniable
|de-ni-a-ble|
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/dɪˈnaɪəbl/
(deny)
refusal to accept
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deniable' originates from the Latin word 'denegare,' where 'de-' meant 'away' and 'negare' meant 'to deny.'
Historical Evolution
'denegare' transformed into the Old French word 'denier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deny,' from which 'deniable' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to refuse or reject,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being denied.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being denied or contradicted.
The evidence was deniable, leading to further investigation.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 22:33