Mooted: meaning, definitions and examples

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mooted

 

[ muːtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

discussed proposal

To moot something means to present it as an idea for discussion or to raise it in conversation. It typically refers to a suggestion or proposal that is open to debate and is not yet acted upon.

Synonyms

brought up, mentioned, proposed, suggested

Examples of usage

  • The committee mooted the idea of a new community center.
  • During the meeting, several projects were mooted for future consideration.
  • The concept was mooted as a potential solution to the problem.
  • He mooted the possibility of a merger with a competing firm.

Translations

Translations of the word "mooted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sugerido

🇮🇳 प्रस्तावित

🇩🇪 vorgeschlagen

🇮🇩 diusulkan

🇺🇦 обговорений

🇵🇱 zgłoszony

🇯🇵 提案された

🇫🇷 suggéré

🇪🇸 sugerido

🇹🇷 önerilen

🇰🇷 제안된

🇸🇦 مقترح

🇨🇿 navržený

🇸🇰 navrhnutý

🇨🇳 提议的

🇸🇮 predlagan

🇮🇸 fyrirhugaður

🇰🇿 ұсынылған

🇬🇪 შედგენილი

🇦🇿 təklif olunan

🇲🇽 sugerido

Etymology

The word 'moot' dates back to the Old English word 'mōt', meaning a meeting or assembly, especially for debate or discussion. Historically, it referred to a gathering of people for deliberative purposes, particularly in relation to legal matters. Over time, the meaning evolved, and by the 16th century, 'moot' was frequently used to describe hypothetical cases or questions that were debatable but not practically relevant. The modern usage of 'mooted' signifies the act of raising an issue or idea for discussion rather than reaching a conclusion, reflecting its roots in deliberative processes and debates.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,672, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.