dismissal
|dis-mis-sal|
B2
/dɪsˈmɪsəl/
(dismiss)
send away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dismissal' originates from the Latin word 'dimissio', where 'di-' meant 'apart' and 'mittere' meant 'to send'.
Historical Evolution
'dimissio' transformed into the Old French word 'dismission', and eventually became the modern English word 'dismissal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to send away', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'termination of employment or rejection'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of ordering or allowing someone to leave; sending away.
The dismissal of the employee was unexpected.
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Noun 2
the act of treating something as unworthy of serious consideration; rejection.
The proposal was met with immediate dismissal.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39