quitter
|quit/ter|
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/ˈkwɪtər/
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/ˈkwɪtə/
(quit)
cease action
Etymology
Etymology Information
'quitter' originates from the verb 'quit', which comes from the Latin word 'quietus', meaning 'at rest'.
Historical Evolution
'quit' evolved from the Old French word 'quiter', which meant 'to release' or 'to free'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'quit' meant 'to release or free', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to stop or cease'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who gives up easily or does not have the courage or determination to finish a task.
He was labeled a quitter after he left the team mid-season.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45