Dissevering: meaning, definitions and examples

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dissevering

 

[ dɪˈsɛvərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

separation action

To dissever means to divide or sever something into parts. This action usually implies a form of cutting or breaking apart something that was once connected. It can refer to both physical objects and figurative concepts, such as relationships or ideas. The term suggests a definitive and often violent separation.

Synonyms

detach, disconnect, divide, separate, split.

Examples of usage

  • The storm dissevered the branches from the trees.
  • He felt that the argument dissevered their friendship.
  • The divorce process dissevered their long-standing partnership.

Translations

Translations of the word "dissevering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 separação

🇮🇳 अलग करना

🇩🇪 Trennung

🇮🇩 memisahkan

🇺🇦 роз'єднання

🇵🇱 oddzielenie

🇯🇵 分離

🇫🇷 séparation

🇪🇸 separación

🇹🇷 ayırma

🇰🇷 분리

🇸🇦 فصل

🇨🇿 oddělení

🇸🇰 oddelenie

🇨🇳 分离

🇸🇮 ločitev

🇮🇸 aðskilna

🇰🇿 бөлу

🇬🇪 გაყოფა

🇦🇿 ayırma

🇲🇽 separación

Etymology

The word 'dissever' originated from the Latin 'dissseverare', which combines 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'severare' meaning 'to sever'. The term indicates the action of cutting something into separate parts, which can be traced back through Middle English as 'disseveren'. Its use has evolved to encompass not only physical separation but also the breaking of ties in a more abstract sense. Initially used predominantly in the context of physical division, it later expanded to include emotional or relational aspects, reflecting its versatility in language. In contemporary usage, it retains a somewhat formal or literary tone, often used in contexts discussing significant separations or divisions.