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demerger

/dimˈɝdʒɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.74 in modern English

Syllables
de-merg-er
IPA
/dimˈɝdʒɚ/
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A partial or complete reversal of a previous merger.

noun

The disposal of subsidiaries or divisions of a company.

verb

Synonym of demerge (“to reverse a business merger”).

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- English merger English demerger From de- + merger.

Inflected Forms

demergers (plural) demergers (present, singular) demergering (participle, present) demergered (participle, past) demergered (past)

Frequently Paired Words

deconglomeration deacquisition divestment disinvestment

Synonyms

breakup demerge

Rhymes With

merger perjure yerger

Questions

How do you pronounce demerger?
The recorded pronunciation is /dimˈɝdʒɚ/.
What does demerger mean?
A partial or complete reversal of a previous merger.
Where does demerger come from?
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- English merger English demerger From de- + merger.

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