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Vocabulary Entry

de

|noun • verb • adjective
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noun

A prefix indicating separation or removal.

Example Sentences

"The deconstruction of the building took months."

"Her decision to deescalate the situation helped calm everyone down."

"In science, we often discuss the deactivation of certain processes."

verb

To reverse or remove; to eliminate.

Example Sentences

"They decided to deactivate the alarm system."

"He aims to devalue the currency to make exports cheaper."

"The new policy will deprivilege the existing benefits."

adjective

Relating to a condition of reduction or removal.

Example Sentences

"The deformed structure was a result of years of neglect."

"He had a dehumanized approach to his work."

"The declassified documents revealed new information."

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