disagreeing
|dis/a/gre/ing|
B2
/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːɪŋ/
(disagree)
differ in opinion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disagree' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'disagreen', where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'agree' meant 'to be in harmony'.
Historical Evolution
'disagreen' transformed into the modern English word 'disagree'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to not be in harmony', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'disagree'.
They were disagreeing on the best approach to the problem.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45