deadlock
|dead-lock|
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/ˈdɛdˌlɑk/
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/ˈdɛdˌlɒk/
stalemate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deadlock' originates from English, specifically the words 'dead' and 'lock', where 'dead' meant 'not alive' and 'lock' meant 'a fastening mechanism'.
Historical Evolution
'deadlock' changed from the English word 'deadlock' in the 18th century and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a complete standstill', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a situation in which no progress can be made because two or more parties cannot agree.
The negotiations reached a deadlock.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35