disassociated
|dis-as-so-ci-at-ed|
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/ˌdɪsəˈsoʊʃieɪtɪd/
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/ˌdɪsəˈsəʊʃieɪtɪd/
(disassociate)
separation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disassociate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'dissociare,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'sociare' meant 'to join.'
Historical Evolution
'dissociare' transformed into the French word 'dissocier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'disassociate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to separate or divide,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to detach oneself from something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'disassociate'.
She disassociated herself from the controversial project.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41