DEFEATED Meaning and
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Defeated is an adjective that describes the state of being overcome, vanquished, or conquered in a contest, battle, conflict, or competition. When someone is defeated, they have been rendered unsuccessful, having experienced a loss or setback in their endeavors. This term implies that the individual or group has been overwhelmed, overpowered, and unable to achieve their intended goals or objectives.
In the context of warfare, defeated refers to an army or military force that has been defeated by their opponents, resulting in their surrender, retreat, or annihilation. This state of defeat can have lasting consequences, ranging from territorial losses to political and economic ramifications for the losing side.
In a wider sense, defeated can also be used to describe someone who has experienced a personal setback or disappointment. This could involve failing to accomplish a particular task, overcome a challenge, or attain a desired outcome. It suggests that the person has been outperformed, outwitted, or outmatched by someone or something else.
The term defeated carries an implication of finality and the inability to recover from a loss. However, it does not imply permanent failure or the absence of future successes. Being defeated can provide valuable lessons, inspire resilience, and motivate individuals or groups to come back stronger, learn from their mistakes, and strive for victory in future endeavors.
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Etymology of DEFEATED
The word "defeated" has its origin in the Latin language. It comes from the Latin word "defectus", which is the past participle of the verb "deficere", meaning "to fail" or "to be lacking". Over time, the word "defectus" evolved into the late Middle English "defeteden" and eventually became "defeated" in modern English.
Similar spelling words for DEFEATED
- devoted,
- deflate,
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- Deviated,
- defeat,
- Defended,
- defaced,
- devotedness,
- Deleted,
- deflated,
- defeats,
- devotedly.
Conjugate verb Defeated
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