To disappear
Example: The signal disappears after interference
Definition
"To disappear" means to cease to be visible or to vanish from sight, often suddenly or mysteriously. It can refer to objects, people, or signals no longer being perceivable, as in the phrase 'The signal disappears after interference.'
Etymology
The phrase "to disappear" comes from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away,' and the verb 'appear,' which originates from the Latin 'apparere,' meaning 'to come into sight.' Together, 'disappear' literally means 'to cease appearing.' Did you know? The word 'disappear' has been used since the late 14th century to describe things vanishing from view.
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"To disappear" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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