Dv

Pronunciation: /di vi/

Definitions of DV

noun abbreviation for Domestic Violence

Example Sentences

A1 DV stands for 'domestic violence'.

A2 Many organizations provide support for victims of DV.

B1 The government has implemented new policies to address the issue of DV.

B2 Research has shown a correlation between DV and mental health issues.

C1 DV rates have been steadily decreasing in developed countries.

C2 Effective prevention strategies are essential in combating DV.

Examples of DV in a Sentence

formal Domestic violence (DV) is a serious issue that affects many families.

informal She finally left her partner after years of enduring DV.

slang I can't believe he's still putting up with that DV.

figurative The emotional scars from DV can last a lifetime.

Grammatical Forms of DV

• past tense: DVed
• plural: DVs
• comparative: more DV
• superlative: most DV
• present tense: DV
• future tense: will DV
• perfect tense: have DVed
• continuous tense: is DVing
• singular: DV
• positive degree: DV
• infinitive: to DV
• gerund: DVing
• participle: DVed

Origin and Evolution of DV

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The abbreviation DV comes from the Latin phrase 'Deo volente' meaning 'God willing'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, DV has transitioned from its religious origins to being commonly used in formal writing to indicate a conditional future event or plan.