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de- definition

de- (dē, di, də)

away from, off debar, derail
down degrade, decline
wholly, entirely defunct
reverse the action of; undo defrost, decode

Etymology: L, a prefix signifying separation, cessation, intensification, or contraction; also < Fr dé- (< L de) or OFr des- (< L dis-): see dis-

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