detraining
|de/train/ing|
B2
/dɪˈtreɪnɪŋ/
(detrain)
ceasing training or disembarking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'detrain' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'off' or 'away' and the word 'train', referring to a series of connected vehicles.
Historical Evolution
'detrain' changed from the French word 'détrainer' and eventually became the modern English word 'detrain'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to get off a train', but over time it evolved to include the concept of reducing physical training.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the process of ceasing or reducing physical training, leading to a decline in fitness.
After the marathon, she began detraining to allow her body to recover.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42