removal
|re/mov/al|
B2
/rɪˈmuːvəl/
(remove)
take away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'removal' originates from the Latin word 'removere,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'movere' meant 'to move.'
Historical Evolution
'removere' transformed into the Old French word 'removoir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'removal' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to move back or away,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'taking away' or 'dismissal.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of taking something away or off from a particular place or position.
The removal of the old furniture made space for the new set.
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Noun 2
dismissal from a position or office.
The board voted for the removal of the CEO.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39