slate
|slate|
/sleɪt/
rock or schedule
Etymology
'slate' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'esclate,' where 'es-' meant 'out' and 'clater' meant 'to break.'
'esclate' transformed into the Middle English word 'slat,' and eventually became the modern English word 'slate'.
Initially, it meant 'a piece of rock,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including 'a list of candidates' and 'to schedule something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash.
The roof was covered with slate tiles.
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Noun 2
a list of candidates for election, typically from the same party.
The party announced its slate of candidates for the upcoming election.
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Verb 1
to schedule or plan something for a particular time.
The meeting is slated for next Monday.
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