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renounceable

|re-nounce-a-ble|

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/rɪˈnaʊnsəbl/

(renounce)

formally give up

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounAdjectiveAdverb
renouncerenouncesrenouncedrenouncedrenouncingrenunciationrenouncementrenouncerrenouncedrenouncingly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'renounceable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'renuntiare,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'nuntiare' meant 'to announce.'

Historical Evolution

'renuntiare' transformed into the Old French word 'renoncer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'renounce' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to announce back or withdraw,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to give up or reject.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being renounced or given up.

The contract is renounceable under certain conditions.

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Last updated: 2025/04/01 12:12