inconsistently-dismissed
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/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstəntli-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 'desmis,' 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
describes something that is rejected or ignored in a manner lacking consistency or regularity.
The proposal was inconsistently-dismissed by the committee, leading to confusion.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 04:39