withdrawals
|with-draw-als|
/wɪðˈdrɔːəlz/
(withdrawal)
removal or cessation
Etymology
'withdrawal' originates from the Old English, specifically the word 'withdrawan,' where 'with-' meant 'against' and 'drawan' meant 'to draw or pull.'
'withdrawan' transformed into the Middle English word 'withdrawen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'withdrawal.'
Initially, it meant 'to draw back or retreat,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to removal and cessation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of withdrawing, removing, or taking something away.
The bank limited the number of withdrawals per month.
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Noun 2
the act of ceasing to participate in an activity or organization.
His withdrawal from the competition surprised everyone.
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Noun 3
the physical and mental symptoms that occur after stopping or reducing intake of a substance.
She experienced severe withdrawal symptoms after quitting smoking.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 22:24