destabilized
|de-stab-i-lized|
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/diˈsteɪbəˌlaɪzd/
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/diˈsteɪbɪlaɪzd/
(destabilize)
make unstable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'destabilize' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'reverse' or 'remove' and the word 'stabilize', which comes from Latin 'stabilis' meaning 'firm'.
Historical Evolution
'destabilize' was formed in modern English by combining 'de-' with 'stabilize'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove stability', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45