disallowing
|dis-al-low-ing|
B2
/ˌdɪsəˈlaʊɪŋ/
(disallow)
refuse permission
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disallow' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'disallowen', where 'dis-' meant 'not' and 'allowen' meant 'to approve'.
Historical Evolution
'disallowen' transformed into the modern English word 'disallow'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to not approve or reject', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'disallow'.
The referee is disallowing the goal due to an offside.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45