Etymology

deterration

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Today it means: The uncovering of anything buried or covered with earth; an unearthing. Full definition →

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  1. Latin · derived fromde
  2. English todaydeterration

From Latin de + terra (“earth”) + -ation. Compare French déterrer (“to unearth”).

Words from the same roots

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