Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [duh kuhp-uh l]
- /də ˈkʌp əl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [duh kuhp-uh l]
- /də ˈkʌp əl/
Definitions of de-couple word
- verb with object de-couple to cause to become separated, disconnected, or divergent; uncouple. 1
- verb with object de-couple to absorb the shock of (a nuclear explosion): a surrounding mass of earth and rock can decouple a nuclear blast. 1
- verb with object de-couple Electronics. to loosen or eliminate the coupling of (a signal between two circuits). 1
- verb without object de-couple to separate or diverge from an existing connection; uncouple. 1
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Origin of de-couple
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; de- + couple
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Parts of speech for De-couple
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
de-couple popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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