globally-dismissed
|glo-bal-ly-dis-missed|
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/ˈɡloʊbəli dɪsˈmɪst/
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/ˈɡləʊbəli dɪsˈmɪst/
(dismiss)
send away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dismiss' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'dimittere,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'mittere' meant 'to send.'
Historical Evolution
'dimittere' transformed into the Old French word 'desmisser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dismiss' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to send away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to reject or disregard.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
considered unimportant or irrelevant on a worldwide scale.
The proposal was globally-dismissed due to its lack of feasibility.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 08:43