defusing
|de-fus-ing|
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/dɪˈfjuzɪŋ/
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/dɪˈfjuːzɪŋ/
(defuse)
reduce tension
Etymology
Etymology Information
'defuse' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and 'fuse' from the Latin 'fusus', meaning 'spindle'.
Historical Evolution
'defuse' changed from the French word 'défuser' and eventually became the modern English word 'defuse'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove the fuse from a bomb', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make a situation less tense'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'defuse'.
The technician is defusing the bomb.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41