relegate
|rel-e-gate|
B2
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/ˈrɛlɪˌɡeɪt/
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/ˈrɛlɪɡeɪt/
assign to a lower rank
Etymology
Etymology Information
'relegate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'relegare,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'legare' meant 'to send.'
Historical Evolution
'relegare' transformed into the French word 'reléguer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'relegate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to send away or exile,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'assigning to a lower position or rank.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to assign to a lower position or rank.
The manager decided to relegate the underperforming employee to a less critical role.
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Last updated: 2025/02/17 06:36