Abolishing

Pronunciation: /əˈbɑlɪʃɪŋ/

Definitions of abolishing

verb a verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being

Example Sentences

A1 The government is considering abolishing the outdated law.

A2 Many countries have succeeded in abolishing the death penalty.

B1 The organization is campaigning for abolishing child labor worldwide.

B2 The new legislation aims at abolishing discriminatory practices in the workplace.

C1 The movement for abolishing nuclear weapons is gaining momentum.

C2 The president's decision to push for abolishing corruption has been met with mixed reactions.

Examples of abolishing in a Sentence

formal The government is considering abolishing certain outdated laws.

informal They're talking about getting rid of some old laws.

slang They're thinking about axing those old laws.

figurative Abolishing the barriers to progress is crucial for the country's development.

Grammatical Forms of abolishing

• past tense: abolished
• plural: abolishings
• comparative: more abolishing
• superlative: most abolishing
• present tense: abolish
• future tense: will abolish
• perfect tense: have abolished
• continuous tense: is abolishing
• singular: abolishing
• positive degree: abolishing
• infinitive: to abolish
• gerund: abolishing
• participle: abolished

Origin and Evolution of abolishing

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abolishing' originated from the Latin word 'abolēre', meaning to destroy or remove.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abolishing' has come to specifically refer to the act of officially ending or putting an end to something, such as a law or a practice.