deregister
|de/reg/is/ter|
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/diˈrɛdʒɪstər/
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/diˈrɛdʒɪstə/
remove from a list
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deregister' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and the word 'register' from Latin 'registrare', meaning 'to record'.
Historical Evolution
'Register' evolved from the Latin 'registrare' through Old French 'registrer', eventually becoming the modern English word 'register'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'register' meant 'to record or enroll', and 'deregister' evolved to mean 'to remove from a record or list'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to remove from a list or register.
You need to deregister your old car before selling it.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41