disbanding
|dis-band-ing|
B2
/dɪsˈbændɪŋ/
(disband)
break up a group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disband' originates from the French word 'débander', where 'dé-' meant 'to remove' and 'bander' meant 'to band or bind'.
Historical Evolution
'débander' transformed into the English word 'disband' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove a band or binding', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to dissolve or break up a group'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'disband'.
The committee is disbanding after the final meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41