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detraining

|de/train/ing|

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/dɪˈtreɪnɪŋ/

(detrain)

ceasing training or disembarking

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
detraindetrainsdetraineddetraineddetraining
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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Verb 2

to disembark from a train.

Passengers were detraining at the final station.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42