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Effaced Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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effaced

[ษชหˆfeษชst ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

removal, influence

Effaced means to erase or wipe out something completely, making it no longer visible or evident. It can also refer to reducing the prominence of something, diminishing its importance or visibility in a context. This term is often used in both literal and figurative senses, such as effacing errors in writing or effacing emotions during a conflict.

Synonyms

eliminate, erase, obliterate, remove, wipe out.

Examples of usage

  • She effaced all traces of her past.
  • The artist effaced the paint from the canvas.
  • His harsh words effaced any hope of reconciliation.

Translations

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Origin of 'effaced'

The word 'effaced' originates from the Latin term 'effacere', which means 'to wipe out' or 'to do away with'. This term is made up of the prefix 'ex-' meaning 'out of' and 'facere' meaning 'to make or do'. The evolution of the word into Middle English maintained much of its original sense, emphasizing the idea of removal or elimination. As it transitioned into modern English, 'effaced' retained its connection to physical and metaphorical erasure. It is commonly used in both literature and everyday language to describe actions that result in something being rendered imperceptible or undetectable.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,413, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.