destabilization
|de-sta-bi-li-za-tion|
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/diˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/diˌsteɪbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(destabilize)
make unstable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'destabilization' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'removal' and the word 'stabilization', which comes from Latin 'stabilis' meaning 'firm or stable'.
Historical Evolution
'destabilization' evolved from the combination of 'de-' and 'stabilization', which was derived from the Latin 'stabilis'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'removal of stability', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of making something less stable or secure.
The political unrest led to the destabilization of the region.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41