Removed or erased completely, especially from written records or computer storage. Eliminated something so that it no longer exists in its original location or form.
From Latin 'deletus,' past participle of 'delere' meaning 'to destroy, wipe out.' Originally meant physical destruction, but gained new relevance in the digital age where deletion is reversible until overwritten.
In the digital age, 'deleted' has become philosophically complex - unlike burning a book, digital deletion is often recoverable, creating a liminal state between existence and non-existence. What we call 'deleted' files often live on in hidden spaces, making deletion more of a social agreement than a physical reality.
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