deletion — the action of deleting or removing something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of deleting or removing something
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈliːʃən/
Example Sentences
- The accidental deletion of my thesis made me cry harder than watching Titanic.
- The deletion of spam emails is part of my daily routine.
- His deletion of embarrassing photos from social media was faster than his typing speed.
deletion
NOUN[/dɪˈliːʃən/]
the action of deleting or removing something
The accidental deletion of the file caused everyone to panic.
The gardener's deletion of dead branches helped the tree grow better. (DELETE + ACTION = DELETION → the act of removing something completely)
A small deletion led to correction and a better final result.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin deletio, formed from the verb delere meaning 'to destroy completely' or 'to erase.' The term evokes the Roman practice of completely scraping away letters written on wax tablets, leaving no trace.
Breakdown
de- (completely) + -lere (to destroy, erase) + -tion (act, process, or state). The suffix -tion converts the Latin verb into an English noun denoting the action of deletion.
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📝Examples
“The accidental deletion of my thesis made me cry harder than watching Titanic.”
“The deletion of spam emails is part of my daily routine.”
“His deletion of embarrassing photos from social media was faster than his typing speed.”
“The company announced the deletion of inactive user accounts.”
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