disengagement
|dis-en-gage-ment|
/ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
(disengage)
detached or withdrawn
Etymology
'disengagement' originates from the French word 'désengagement', where 'dés-' meant 'apart' and 'engager' meant 'to engage'.
'désengagement' transformed into the English word 'disengagement' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to free from an engagement or obligation', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'detachment or withdrawal'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of detaching or separating from something.
The disengagement of the gears was necessary for maintenance.
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Noun 2
withdrawal from involvement in a situation or activity.
The company's disengagement from the project was unexpected.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39