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discloser

|dis/clos/er|

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/dɪsˈkloʊzər/

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/dɪsˈkləʊzə/

(disclose)

revealing information

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
disclosedisclosuresdisclosesdiscloseddiscloseddisclosingdisclosuredisclosedsurprisingly-disclosedpredictably-disclosed
Etymology
Etymology Information

'discloser' originates from the Old French word 'disclos,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'clos' meant 'closed.'

Historical Evolution

'disclos' transformed into the Middle English word 'disclose,' and eventually became the modern English word 'discloser.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to open or uncover,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who reveals something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who reveals or makes something known.

The discloser of the confidential information was held accountable.

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Last updated: 2025/01/12 13:50