Dissunder

/dɪsˈsʌndər/ verb

Definition

To separate, divide, or break apart things that were joined or united.

Etymology

From dis- (apart) + sunder (from Old English 'sundrian' meaning to separate). This archaic verb emphasizes forceful or complete separation, with roots going back to Germanic languages.

Kelly Says

Although rare today, 'dissunder' shows how redundant prefixes were sometimes added in older English—'dis-' and 'sunder' both mean separation, so the word is like saying 'un-undo' in modern English.

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