de-

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Noun de- has 1 sense

Delaware, Diamond State, First State, DE - a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
--₁ is a kind of American state
--₁ is a part of Mid-Atlantic states
--₁ has parts:
Dover, capital of Delaware; Wilmington; Delaware, Delaware River; Delaware Bay

Definitions from the Web

Term: de-

Description:

The prefix "de-" is derived from Latin meaning "opposite" or "reverse." It is commonly used to indicate negation, removal, or deprivation of something. When attached to a word, it changes the meaning or grammatical function of the original word.

Senses and Usages:

1. Prefix indicating reversal or removal:

Example Sentence:

After the rainstorm, they had to de-ice the plane before taking off.

2. Prefix indicating a lower level or lesser degree:

Example Sentence:

The new medication helped decrease the patient's pain levels.

3. Prefix indicating removal or absence:

Example Sentence:

The patient had to detoxify their body before undergoing the surgery.

4. Prefix indicating negation or reversal:

Example Sentence:

I'm sorry, but your request has been denied by the committee.

5. Prefix indicating a lack or removal of:

Example Sentence:

The new fabric is devoid of any harmful chemicals.

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