withdrawal
|with-draw-al|
B2
/wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
(withdraw)
remove or retreat
Etymology
Etymology Information
'withdrawal' originates from the English word 'withdraw,' where 'with-' meant 'back' and 'draw' meant 'to pull.'
Historical Evolution
'withdraw' changed from the Old English word 'wīthdragan' and eventually became the modern English word 'withdraw.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pull back,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'removal' and 'retreat.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of taking something back or removing it.
The withdrawal of troops from the region was completed last week.
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Noun 2
the process of ceasing to take an addictive drug.
He experienced severe withdrawal symptoms after quitting smoking.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35