relocated
|re-lo-cat-ed|
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/ˌriːˈloʊkeɪtɪd/
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/ˌriːˈləʊkeɪtɪd/
(relocate)
move to a new place
Etymology
Etymology Information
'relocate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'relocare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'locare' meant 'to place.'
Historical Evolution
'relocare' transformed into the French word 'relocater,' and eventually became the modern English word 'relocate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to move to a new place.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'relocate'.
The company relocated its headquarters to a new city.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41