disfavoring
|dis-fa-vor-ing|
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/dɪsˈfeɪvərɪŋ/
(disfavor)
lack of approval
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disfavor' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'favor' meaning 'approval or support'.
Historical Evolution
'disfavor' evolved from the Old French word 'desfavor', which was used in Middle English as 'disfavour'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to withdraw favor or support', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'disfavor'.
The committee is disfavoring the proposal due to its high costs.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45