relegated
|rel-e-gat-ed|
B2
/ˈrɛlɪˌɡeɪtɪd/
(relegate)
assign to a lower rank
Etymology
Etymology Information
'relegate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'relegare,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'legare' meant 'to send.'
Historical Evolution
'relegare' transformed into the French word 'reléguer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'relegate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to send back or consign,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to assign to a lower position or rank.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'relegate'.
The team was relegated to a lower division after losing the match.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45