How Do You Spell DISESTABLISH?

Pronunciation: [dˌɪsɪstˈablɪʃ] (IPA)

Disestablish is a word that is often misspelled. The correct spelling is dɪsɪˈstæblɪʃ. The word is composed of three syllables, with emphasis on the second syllable "es." The "dis" prefix indicates a negation or reversal of the word's meaning, while "establish" refers to the act of setting up or creating something. Together, the word means to undo or abolish an established system or institution. Remembering the correct spelling of disestablish is crucial for clear communication and proper writing.

DISESTABLISH Meaning and Definition

  1. The word "disestablish" is a verb that refers to the act of officially ending or abolishing the status or authority of an institution, particularly a religious establishment. It involves removing the recognized or privileged position of a church or religious organization within the political or governmental framework of a country or region.

    In the context of government and religion, "disestablish" typically involves legal and legislative actions taken to separate church and state or to eliminate a specific religion's dominance in public life. This process may include revoking the financial support or subsidies a religious institution receives from the government, withdrawing privileges or exemptions it enjoys, or dismantling any legal or institutional arrangements that grant it special status or influence.

    Disestablishment may be pursued for various reasons, including a desire to promote religious freedom, ensure equality among different religious groups or protect the impartiality and neutrality of the state. It can be a complex and contentious process, as it often involves reconciling traditional religious beliefs and practices with the changing social, cultural, and political dynamics of a society.

    Overall, "disestablish" embodies the action of altering the relationship between government and religion by loosening or severing the formal ties between the two entities, thereby aiming to create a more pluralistic and inclusive society.

  2. To remove from being established; to unsettle; to overthrow.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DISESTABLISH

Etymology of DISESTABLISH

The word "disestablish" is derived from the combination of the prefix "dis-" and the verb "establish".

The prefix "dis-" is of Latin origin and indicates negation or separation. It is commonly used to reverse the meaning of a word or indicate removal or undoing.

The word "establish" comes from the Old French word "establir", which is derived from the Latin word "stabilire", meaning "make stable" or "set up". It originally referred to the act of setting up or founding something, particularly in a political or religious context.

When "dis-" is added to "establish", it forms the word "disestablish", which means to put an end to or undo an established or recognized status, particularly in relation to the disestablishment of an official state church or religious institution's privilege and power.

Conjugate verb Disestablish

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have disestablished
you would have disestablished
he/she/it would have disestablished
we would have disestablished
they would have disestablished
I would have disestablish
you would have disestablish
he/she/it would have disestablish
we would have disestablish
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been disestablishing
you would have been disestablishing
he/she/it would have been disestablishing
we would have been disestablishing
they would have been disestablishing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would disestablish
you would disestablish
he/she/it would disestablish
we would disestablish
they would disestablish

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be disestablishing
you would be disestablishing
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we would be disestablishing
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FUTURE

I will disestablish
you will disestablish
he/she/it will disestablish
we will disestablish
they will disestablish

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be disestablishing
you will be disestablishing
he/she/it will be disestablishing
we will be disestablishing
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have disestablished
you will have disestablished
he/she/it will have disestablished
we will have disestablished
they will have disestablished

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been disestablishing
you will have been disestablishing
he/she/it will have been disestablishing
we will have been disestablishing
they will have been disestablishing

IMPERATIVE

you disestablish
we let´s disestablish

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to disestablish

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was disestablishing
you were disestablishing
he/she/it was disestablishing
we were disestablishing
they were disestablishing

PAST PARTICIPLE

disestablished

PAST PERFECT

I had disestablished
you had disestablished
he/she/it had disestablished
we had disestablished
they had disestablished

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been disestablishing
you had been disestablishing
he/she/it had been disestablishing
we had been disestablishing
they had been disestablishing

PRESENT

I disestablish
you disestablish
he/she/it disestablishes
we disestablish
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am disestablishing
you are disestablishing
he/she/it is disestablishing
we are disestablishing
they are disestablishing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

disestablishing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have disestablished
you have disestablished
he/she/it has disestablished
we have disestablished
they have disestablished

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been disestablishing
you have been disestablishing
he/she/it has been disestablishing
we have been disestablishing
they have been disestablishing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it disestablish

SIMPLE PAST

I disestablished
you disestablished
he/she/it disestablished
we disestablished
they disestablished

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