disinherited
|dis-in-her-it-ed|
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/ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪtɪd/
(disinherit)
deprive of inheritance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disinherit' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'disinheriten,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'inherit' meant 'to receive as an heir.'
Historical Evolution
'disinheriten' transformed into the modern English word 'disinherit' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to deprive of an inheritance,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'disinherit'.
He was disinherited by his father after the argument.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45