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- [ri-sind]
- /rɪˈsɪnd/
- /rɪ.ˈsɪnd.ɪŋ/
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- [ri-sind]
- /rɪˈsɪnd/
Definitions of rescinding word
- verb with object rescinding to abrogate; annul; revoke; repeal. 1
- verb with object rescinding to invalidate (an act, measure, etc.) by a later action or a higher authority. 1
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Origin of rescinding
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
1630-40; < Latin rescindere to tear off again, cut away, equivalent to re- re- + scindere to tear, divide, destroy
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Parts of speech for Rescinding
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rescinding popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
rescinding usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rescinding
noun rescinding
- abolishment — to do away with; put an end to; annul; make void: to abolish slavery.
- abolition — The abolition of something such as a system or practice is its formal ending.
- annulment — The annulment of a contract or marriage is an official declaration that it is invalid, so that legally it is considered never to have existed.
- extinguishment — The act of extinguishing, putting out, or quenching, or the state of being extinguished.
- neutralisation — The act of neutralising.
Top questions with rescinding
- what does rescinding mean?
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