cutoff
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B2
🇺🇸
/ˈkʌtˌɔf/
🇬🇧
/ˈkʌtɒf/
limit or separation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cutoff' originates from the combination of 'cut' and 'off', where 'cut' meant 'to sever' and 'off' indicated separation.
Historical Evolution
'cut off' transformed into the noun 'cutoff' in modern English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to sever or separate', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a designated limit or point'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35