devaluing
|de-val-u-ing|
B2
/diːˈvæljuːɪŋ/
(devalue)
reduce worth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'devalue' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'down' or 'away' and the word 'value', which comes from the Latin 'valere', meaning 'to be strong or worth'.
Historical Evolution
'devalue' evolved from the French word 'dévaluer', which was used in the context of currency and economics.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to reduce the value of currency', but it has evolved to include reducing the importance or worth of non-monetary items.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'devalue', meaning to reduce or underestimate the worth or importance of something.
The company is devaluing its assets to reflect the current market conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45