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rote-based

|rote-based|

B2

🇺🇸

/roʊt-beɪst/

🇬🇧

/rəʊt-beɪst/

memorization without understanding

Etymology
Etymology Information

'rote-based' originates from the word 'rote,' which comes from Middle English 'rote,' meaning 'a fixed, mechanical way of doing something.'

Historical Evolution

'rote' changed from the Old French word 'rote' and eventually became the modern English word 'rote.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a fixed, mechanical way of doing something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to or based on rote learning, which involves memorization through repetition without understanding.

The rote-based method of teaching often fails to engage students.

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Last updated: 2025/02/28 21:01