Disusing: meaning, definitions and examples

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disusing

 

[ dɪsˈjuːzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

verbal interaction

Disusing refers to the act of talking about or considering a topic in a non-serious or informal way. It often implies a lack of intention to reach a resolution or decision. Instead of a formal discussion, a disusing may take the form of casual conversation where ideas are floated without depth or seriousness. This type of interaction can help generate ideas but may lack focus and direction.

Synonyms

bantering, chatting, discussing casually

Examples of usage

  • They spent the afternoon disusing the recent developments in technology.
  • The team was disusing their vacation plans over lunch.
  • We had a great time disusing our favorite movies around the fire.
  • While disusing the proposal, they realized they needed more data.

Translations

Translations of the word "disusing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 discutindo

🇮🇳 चर्चा करना

🇩🇪 diskutieren

🇮🇩 mendiskusikan

🇺🇦 обговорення

🇵🇱 dyskusja

🇯🇵 議論する

🇫🇷 discuter

🇪🇸 discutir

🇹🇷 tartışmak

🇰🇷 토론하다

🇸🇦 نقاش

🇨🇿 diskutovat

🇸🇰 diskutovať

🇨🇳 讨论

🇸🇮 razpravljati

🇮🇸 ræða

🇰🇿 талқылау

🇬🇪 დისკუსია

🇦🇿 müzakirə etmək

🇲🇽 discutir

Etymology

The term 'disusing' is derived from the verb 'disuse,' which generally means to cease using something. However, many usage cases treat it as an informal derivative of 'discuss,' a word coming from the Latin 'discutere,' meaning 'to break up' or 'to scatter.' The prefix 'dis-' implies a reversal or negation, while 'cution' relates to speaking or conversation. Over time, different forms of 'discuss' developed in English, leading to 'disusing' as a more colloquial choice. The evolution from formal discussions to more relaxed forms reflects societal shifts towards informal communication styles prevalent in modern interactions.