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English word origin

Etymology of dele

From Latin dēlē, second person singular imperative of dēleo (“delete”). Alternatively, a clipping of deleatur.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

To delete.

noun

A sign signifying deletion.

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From Latin dēlē, second person singular imperative of dēleo (“delete”). Alternatively, a clipping of deleatur.

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