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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli dɪsˈkɑrdɪd/
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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli dɪsˈkɑːdɪd/
(discard)
get rid of
Etymology
Etymology Information
'discard' originates from the Old French word 'descarder,' where 'des-' meant 'away' and 'carder' meant 'to card (wool)'.
Historical Evolution
'descarder' transformed into the Middle English word 'discarden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'discard'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to throw away or reject something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
deliberately thrown away or rejected.
The intentionally-discarded documents were found in the trash.
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Last updated: 2025/06/08 09:12