Defenestration

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˌdiː.fənɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of defenestration

noun the action of dismissing someone from a position of power or authority

Example Sentences

A1 Defenestration means throwing someone or something out of a window.

A2 The defenestration of the old furniture was necessary to make room for the new.

B1 The defenestration of the corrupt official was met with mixed reactions from the public.

B2 The defenestration of the CEO led to a major shake-up in the company's leadership.

C1 The defenestration of the dictator marked the end of an era of oppression.

C2 The defenestration of the controversial policy sparked widespread protests and debates.

Examples of defenestration in a Sentence

formal The act of defenestration is considered a serious offense in many countries.

informal I can't believe he got fired for defenestration, that's crazy!

slang Defenestration is when you throw someone out the window.

figurative The defenestration of the CEO led to chaos within the company.

Grammatical Forms of defenestration

past tense

defenestrated

plural

defenestrations

comparative

more defenestrated

superlative

most defenestrated

present tense

defenestrates

future tense

will defenestrate

perfect tense

have defenestrated

continuous tense

is defenestrating

singular

defenestration

positive degree

defenestrated

infinitive

to defenestrate

gerund

defenestrating

participle

defenestrating

Origin and Evolution of defenestration

First Known Use: 1618 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'defenestration' originates from the Latin word 'fenestra' meaning window. It specifically refers to the act of throwing someone or something out of a window.
Evolution of the word: The term 'defenestration' gained prominence during the Thirty Years' War in 1618 when two Catholic officials were thrown out of a window in Prague. Since then, it has been used metaphorically to describe the act of removing someone forcefully from a position of power or authority.