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- [weyv]
- /weɪv/
- /weɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [weyv]
- /weɪv/
Definitions of waiving word
- verb with object waiving to refrain from claiming or insisting on; give up; forgo: to waive one's right; to waive one's rank; to waive honors. 1
- verb with object waiving Law. to relinquish (a known right, interest, etc.) intentionally. 1
- verb with object waiving to put aside for the time; defer; postpone; dispense with: to waive formalities. 1
- verb with object waiving to put aside or dismiss from consideration or discussion: waiving my attempts to explain. 1
- noun waiving Present participle of waive. 1
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Origin of waiving
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English weyven < Anglo-French weyver to make a waif (of someone) by forsaking or outlawing (him or her)
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Parts of speech for Waiving
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
waiving popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% 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.
waiving usage trend in Literature
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