refusals
|re/fus/als|
B2
/rɪˈfjuːzəlz/
(refusal)
denial or rejection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'refusal' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'refusen,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'fusen' meant 'to pour or melt.'
Historical Evolution
'refusen' transformed into the modern English word 'refusal' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pour or melt again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'declining or rejecting something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of refusing or declining something.
Her refusals to attend the meeting were noted.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 10:04