Definition of the word disinter

Definition of the word disinter

Pronunciation of vocabulary disinter

disinterverb
moi lên
/ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜː(r)//ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

Origin of the word disinter

The word "disinter" has an interesting origin. It comes from the Latin words "dis-" meaning "apart" or "asunder" and "integer" meaning "whole" or "entire". In ancient times, to disinter something meant to break apart or disassemble it, often in a literal sense, such as excavating a buried object or cutting apart a whole piece of wood. In the 15th century, the word "disinter" took on a more abstract meaning, referring to the act of uncovering or revealing something concealed or hidden. This sense of the word is still used today, often in contexts such as archaeology, history, or mystery-solving, where researchers may "disinter" previously unknown or hidden information. Over time, the word has also developed a figurative sense, such as "disintering" a forgotten idea or uncovering a hidden truth. Despite its changes, the word "disinter" still retains its core meaning of uncovering or revealing something that was previously concealed or hidden.

Vocabulary summary disinter

type transitive verb

meaning excavate, dig up, dig up

Example of vocabulary disinternamespace

to dig up something, especially a dead body, from the ground

đào cái gì đó lên, đặc biệt là một xác chết, từ mặt đất

After the merger, many of the company's disinterested employees resigned.
Sau khi sáp nhập, nhiều nhân viên không quan tâm đến công ty đã từ chức.
The disinterested bystander watched as the car accident unfolded.
Người ngoài cuộc thờ ơ theo dõi vụ tai nạn xe hơi diễn ra.
The judge could easily tell which witnesses were disinterested in the case.
Thẩm phán có thể dễ dàng nhận ra nhân chứng nào không quan tâm đến vụ án.
The disinterested investors withdrew their funding from the startup.
Các nhà đầu tư không quan tâm đã rút vốn khỏi công ty khởi nghiệp.
The disinterested spectators left the arena early because the game was boring.
Những khán giả thờ ơ đã rời khỏi đấu trường sớm vì trận đấu quá nhàm chán.