disenchant
|dis/en/chant|
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/ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃænt/
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/ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːnt/
free from illusion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disenchant' originates from the French word 'désenchanter', where 'dés-' meant 'to reverse' and 'enchanter' meant 'to enchant'.
Historical Evolution
'désenchanter' transformed into the English word 'disenchant' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove enchantment', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to free from illusion or false belief'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to free from illusion or false belief.
The harsh reality of the job disenchanted her.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39