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route

|route|

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/ruːt/

pathway or direction

Etymology
Etymology Information

'route' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'rute,' where 'rute' meant 'road' or 'way.'

Historical Evolution

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

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'road or way,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination.

The route to the city center is well-marked.

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Verb 1

to send or direct along a specified course.

The call was routed to the appropriate department.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39