rehearsal
|re-hears-al|
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/rɪˈhɜrsəl/
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/rɪˈhɜːsəl/
practice session
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rehearsal' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'rehearsen,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'hearsen' meant 'to harrow or rake.'
Historical Evolution
'rehearsen' transformed into the modern English word 'rehearsal' through the influence of the French word 'rehercier.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to go over again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'practice or trial performance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a practice or trial performance of a play or other work for later public performance.
The cast had a final rehearsal before the opening night.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39