dispassionate
|dis-pas-sion-ate|
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/dɪsˈpæʃənət/
unemotional and impartial
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dispassionate' originates from the Latin word 'passio,' meaning 'suffering' or 'emotion,' with the prefix 'dis-' indicating 'not' or 'opposite of.'
Historical Evolution
'passio' transformed into the Old French word 'passion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dispassionate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without suffering or emotion,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not influenced by strong emotion.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial.
The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41