randomly-dismissed
|ran-dom-ly-dis-missed|
B2
/ˈrændəmli dɪsˈmɪst/
(dismiss)
send away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dismiss' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'dimittere,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'mittere' meant '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 remove from employment or position.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something or someone that has been dismissed without a specific pattern or reason.
The employees were randomly-dismissed without any prior notice.
Synonyms
arbitrarily-dismissedhaphazardly-dismissed
Antonyms
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Last updated: 2025/06/18 06:05