renouncing
|re-noun-cing|
B2
/rɪˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
(renounce)
formally give up
Etymology
Etymology Information
'renounce' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'renoncier', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'nunciare' meant 'to announce'.
Historical Evolution
'renoncier' transformed into the Middle English word 'renouncen', and eventually became the modern English word 'renounce'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to announce again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to give up or reject something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'renounce'.
She is renouncing her claim to the inheritance.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41