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Meaning of Cancel
The primary meaning of the word "cancel" is to declare something invalid or void.
Definitions
- To declare something invalid or void, such as a contract, agreement, or appointment
- To stop something from happening or continuing, such as an event, activity, or service
- To offset or counterbalance something, such as a debt or a payment
Etymology of Cancel
The word "cancel" comes from the Latin "cancellare," which means "to make lattice-like" or "to cross out," and is derived from "cancelli," meaning "lattice" or "bars"
Historically, the word was used to describe the act of crossing out or striking through written words or marks, and later came to be used in a broader sense to describe the act of declaring something invalid or void
Example Uses
- The concert was cancelled due to bad weather
- The company cancelled its plans to expand into new markets
- The airline cancelled all flights due to the strike