decouple

de·cou·ple

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dee-kuhp-uh l]
- /diˈkʌp əl/
- /diːˈkʌpl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-kuhp-uh l]
- /diˈkʌp əl/

Definitions of decouple word

verb decouple If two countries, organizations, or ideas that were connected in some way are decoupled, the connection between them is ended. 3
verb decouple to separate (joined or coupled subsystems) thereby enabling them to exist and operate separately 3
verb transitive decouple to take apart; separate 3
verb transitive decouple to disconnect (devices, systems, etc.) 3
verb with object decouple to cause to become separated, disconnected, or divergent; uncouple. 1
verb with object decouple to absorb the shock of (a nuclear explosion): a surrounding mass of earth and rock can decouple a nuclear blast. 1

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Origin of decouple

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 Decouple

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Decouple

decouple 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 about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

decouple usage trend in Literature

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