Transcription
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- [dis-en-geyj-muh nt]
- /ˌdɪs ɛnˈgeɪdʒ mənt/
- /dɪsɪnˈgeɪʤmənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-en-geyj-muh nt]
- /ˌdɪs ɛnˈgeɪdʒ mənt/
Definitions of disengagement word
- noun disengagement the act or process of disengaging or the state of being disengaged. 1
- noun disengagement freedom from obligation or occupation; leisure. 1
- noun disengagement Obstetrics. (during childbirth) the emergence of the head or the presenting part of the fetus from the vulva. 1
- noun disengagement The action or process of withdrawing from involvement in a particular activity, situation, or group. 1
- uncountable noun disengagement Disengagement is a process by which people gradually stop being involved in a conflict, activity, or organization. 0
- noun disengagement the act or process of disengaging or the state of being disengaged 0
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Origin of disengagement
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; disengage + -ment
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Parts of speech for Disengagement
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disengagement popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disengagement
noun disengagement
- disconnection — the act of disconnecting.
- separation — an act or instance of separating or the state of being separated.
- withdrawal — Also, withdrawment. the act or condition of withdrawing.
- break — When an object breaks or when you break it, it suddenly separates into two or more pieces, often because it has been hit or dropped.
- release — to lease again.
Antonyms for disengagement
noun disengagement
- attachment — If you have an attachment to someone or something, you are fond of them or loyal to them.
- engagement — A formal agreement to get married.
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