dismissed

Meanings

• Verb

  To reject or discard an idea, proposal, or person.

• Verb

  To release or discharge someone from employment or duty.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dismissed
missed , persisted , distressed , addressed , impressed

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Variants

List of all variants of dismissed that leads to same result
dismiss , dismissed , dismisses , dismissing , dismission , dismissions

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Forms

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dismissed (past tense and past participle), dismiss (present tense, infinitive, and gerund), dismissing (present participle)

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Etymology

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From Old French desmissier, from desmiss-, past participle of demettre 'to take off, put off, dismiss'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dismissed with prejudice' is used in law to indicate that a case cannot be refiled against the same parties.

2. In some universities, students who fail to attend class for a certain period of time are 'dismissed' from the university.

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Related Concepts

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1. Termination: The act of ending an employment contract or a tenancy agreement.

2. Rejection: The act of refusing to accept or consider something.

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Culture

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The word 'dismissed' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict the act of dismissing or rejecting someone or something. For instance, in Shakespeare's play 'Othello', Iago manipulates Othello into believing that Desdemona has been unfaithful, leading to her dismissal and tragic demise. In modern times, the term has been used in various forms of media to describe the act of letting go of an employee or terminating a contract.

How to Memorize "dismissed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a boss sitting at a desk, looking at a file, and making the decision to dismiss an employee.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dismissed' with the image of someone being sent away or released from a situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dismissed, like a missed bus, means you're no longer part of this fuss' to remember the meaning of the word.

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