mood-destabilizing
|mood-de-stab-i-liz-ing|
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/muːd dɪˈsteɪbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
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/muːd dɪˈsteɪbɪlaɪzɪŋ/
(destabilize)
make unstable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'destabilize' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'reverse' and the root 'stabilize' from Latin 'stabilis' meaning 'firm or stable'.
Historical Evolution
'destabilize' changed from the Latin word 'destabilizare' and eventually became the modern English word 'destabilize'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make unstable', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing instability or disruption in one's mood or emotional state.
The medication had a mood-destabilizing effect on him.
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Last updated: 2025/03/12 14:26