relegation

rel·e·gate

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rel-i-geyt]
- /ˈrɛl ɪˌgeɪt/
- /ˌrel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rel-i-geyt]
- /ˈrɛl ɪˌgeɪt/

Definitions of relegation word

verb with object relegation to send or consign to an inferior position, place, or condition: He has been relegated to a post at the fringes of the diplomatic service. 1
verb with object relegation to consign or commit (a matter, task, etc.), as to a person: He relegates the less pleasant tasks to his assistant. 1
verb with object relegation to assign or refer (something) to a particular class or kind. 1
verb with object relegation to send into exile; banish. 1
noun relegation consignment to lower state or status 1
noun relegation sport: move to lower league 1

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Origin of relegation

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin relēgātus, past participle of relēgāre to send away, dispatch. See re-, legate

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Parts of speech for Relegation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for relegation

noun relegation

brush-off — a refusal to talk or listen to someone; abrupt or final dismissal or rebuff.
committal — Committal is the process of officially sending someone to a prison or to hospital.
conduction — Conduction is the process by which heat or electricity passes through or along something.
conge — permission to depart or dismissal, esp when formal
consignment — A consignment of goods is a load that is being delivered to a place or person.

All 47 Synonyms of relegation

Antonyms for relegation

noun relegation

hiring — Present participle of hire.
holding — an act of holding fast by a grasp of the hand or by some other physical means; grasp; grip: Take hold. Do you have a hold on the rope?
welcoming — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.

All 3 Antonyms of relegation

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Synonyms for relegation

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