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Discommode is a verb that refers to the act of inconveniencing or disturbing someone, especially by causing them trouble or discomfort. It is derived from the Latin word "dis-" (meaning "apart" or "away") combined with the word "commodus" (meaning "suitable" or "convenient").
To discommode someone means to put them in an uneasy or inconvenient situation, often by causing them discomfort, annoyance, or inconvenience. It implies the disruption of one's normal routine or comfort, forcing them to adapt or adjust.
Discommode can be used in various contexts, from social interactions to physical circumstances. For example, if someone unexpectedly arrives at your house and you have to rearrange your plans to accommodate them, they may discommode you. Similarly, if a customer walks into a store just before closing time, they may discommode the employees who were preparing to leave.
Additionally, discommode can imply causing difficulty or trouble for others indirectly. For instance, if a road closure inconveniences commuters and forces them to find alternative routes, it can be said to discommode them.
Overall, discommode is a versatile verb that encapsulates the concept of causing inconvenience, discomfort, or disturbance to others.
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To put to inconvenience; to trouble; to molest.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word discommode originated from French and has a Latin and Indo-European root. It can be broken down into two parts: dis, which means apart or away, and commodus, which means convenient or suitable in Latin. The word commodus is derived from com- meaning with and -modus meaning measure or manner. Combining these elements, discommode essentially means to cause inconvenience or disturb the convenience of someone or something.
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