English words starting with de
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De
diːMeanings of De:
prefix(forming verbs and their derivatives) down; away.
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Descend
abbreviationDelaware (in official postal use).
De facto
ˌdeɪ ˈfæk.təʊMeanings of De facto:
idiomExisting, whether with lawful authority or not
adverbIn fact, whether by right or not.
Usage examples:
The country was de facto divided between two states
adjectiveExisting or holding a specified position in fact but not necessarily by legal right.
Usage examples:
A de facto one-party system
De-escalate
ˌdiːˈes.kə.leɪtMeanings of De-escalate:
verbTo (cause to) become less dangerous or difficult
Usage examples:
The government has taken these measures in an attempt to de-escalate the conflict., there are signs…
De-jure
ˌdeɪ ˈdʒʊə.reɪMeanings of De-jure:
adjectiveHaving a right or existence as stated by law
Usage examples:
The ruling invalidated de jure segregation in public schooling., eu companies have few guarantees o…
De-stress
ˌdiːˈstresMeanings of De-stress:
verbTo get rid of feelings of stress (= worry caused by difficult situations in your life or job)
Usage examples:
I began doing yoga as a way to de-stress., create a relaxing bedroom environment to de-stress you a…
De-trop
də ˈtrəʊMeanings of De-trop:
adjectiveUnnecessary, unwanted, or more than is suitable
Usage examples:
I thought her remarks about roger's recent problems were rather de trop.
Deaccession
ˌdiːəkˈsɛʃ(ə)nMeanings of Deaccession:
verbOfficially remove (an item) from a library, museum, or art gallery in order to sell it.
Usage examples:
The decision was made to deaccession the picture
nounThe official removal of an item from a library, museum, or art gallery in order to sell it.
Usage examples:
In england deaccession has been adopted by local authorities to offset spending cuts
Deaccessioned
ˌdiːəkˈsɛʃ(ə)nMeanings of Deaccessioned:
verbOfficially remove (an item) from a library, museum, or art gallery in order to sell it.
Usage examples:
The decision was made to deaccession the picture
nounThe official removal of an item from a library, museum, or art gallery in order to sell it.
Usage examples:
In england deaccession has been adopted by local authorities to offset spending cuts
Deaccessioning
ˌdiːəkˈsɛʃ(ə)nMeanings of Deaccessioning:
verbOfficially remove (an item) from a library, museum, or art gallery in order to sell it.
Usage examples:
The decision was made to deaccession the picture
nounThe official removal of an item from a library, museum, or art gallery in order to sell it.
Usage examples:
In england deaccession has been adopted by local authorities to offset spending cuts
Deaccessions
ˌdiːəkˈsɛʃ(ə)nMeanings of Deaccessions:
verbOfficially remove (an item) from a library, museum, or art gallery in order to sell it.
Usage examples:
The decision was made to deaccession the picture
nounThe official removal of an item from a library, museum, or art gallery in order to sell it.
Usage examples:
In england deaccession has been adopted by local authorities to offset spending cuts
Deacon
ˈdiː.kənMeanings of Deacon:
noun(in catholic, anglican, and orthodox churches) an ordained minister of an order ranking below that of priest.
Usage examples:
In 1984 he was ordained a catholic deacon and is currently a member of the pastoral staff at st. co…
verbAppoint or ordain as a deacon.
Usage examples:
He was deaconed in 1853 and priested in 1854 in the diocese of newcastle.
Deaconed
ˈdiːk(ə)nMeanings of Deaconed:
verbAppoint or ordain as a deacon.
Usage examples:
He was deaconed in 1853 and priested in 1854 in the diocese of newcastle.
noun(in catholic, anglican, and orthodox churches) an ordained minister of an order ranking below that of priest.
Usage examples:
In 1984 he was ordained a catholic deacon and is currently a member of the pastoral staff at st. co…
Deaconess
ˌdiːkəˈnɛsMeanings of Deaconess:
noun(in the early church and some modern churches) a woman with duties similar to those of a deacon.
Usage examples:
In the early 1970s, while in seminary, i wrote a seminar paper for professor glenn hinson on the ro…
Deaconesses
ˌdiːkəˈnɛsMeanings of Deaconesses:
noun(in the early church and some modern churches) a woman with duties similar to those of a deacon.
Usage examples:
In the early 1970s, while in seminary, i wrote a seminar paper for professor glenn hinson on the ro…
Deaconing
ˈdiːk(ə)nMeanings of Deaconing:
verbAppoint or ordain as a deacon.
Usage examples:
He was deaconed in 1853 and priested in 1854 in the diocese of newcastle.
noun(in catholic, anglican, and orthodox churches) an ordained minister of an order ranking below that of priest.
Usage examples:
In 1984 he was ordained a catholic deacon and is currently a member of the pastoral staff at st. co…
Meanings of Deacons:
noun(in catholic, anglican, and orthodox churches) an ordained minister of an order ranking below that of priest.
Usage examples:
In 1984 he was ordained a catholic deacon and is currently a member of the pastoral staff at st. co…
verbAppoint or ordain as a deacon.
Usage examples:
He was deaconed in 1853 and priested in 1854 in the diocese of newcastle.
Deactivate
ˌdiˈæk.tɪ.veɪtMeanings of Deactivate:
verbMake (something) inactive by disconnecting or destroying it.
Usage examples:
The switch deactivates the alarm
Deactivated
ˌdiˈæk.tɪ.veɪtMeanings of Deactivated:
verbMake (something) inactive by disconnecting or destroying it.
Usage examples:
The switch deactivates the alarm
Deactivates
diːˈaktɪveɪtMeanings of Deactivates:
verbMake (something) inactive by disconnecting or destroying it.
Usage examples:
The switch deactivates the alarm
Meanings of Deactivating:
verbMake (something) inactive by disconnecting or destroying it.
Usage examples:
The switch deactivates the alarm
Meanings of Deactivation:
nounThe action of causing something to be no longer active or effective
Usage examples:
The deactivation of warheads will be extended one year from the deadline., in order to avoid the de…
Meanings of Dead:
adjectiveNo longer alive.
Usage examples:
A dead body
adverbAbsolutely; completely.
Usage examples:
You're dead right
Dead ahead
dedMeanings of Dead as the dodo:
phraseCompletely dead or extinct.
Usage examples:
The campaign was as dead as a dodo
idiomTo not be important or popular any longer
Usage examples:
Letter-writing is as dead as the dodo.
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