English Meaning & Definitions
Kept from public knowledge, forcibly put an end to, or restrained from expression.
- โThe journalist uncovered a bundle of suppressed documents from the archive.โ
- โShe wore a suppressed smile after hearing the funny rumor.โ
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Derived from the Latin 'supprimere', meaning 'to press down, check, or stifle', composed of 'sub-' (under) and 'primere' (to press). It entered English in the late 15th century.
Think of a submarine ('sub') pressing down underwater to hide; that is what 'suppressed' information or emotion is doingโpushed down and hidden.
Frequently Asked Questions About โsuppressedโ
1. What is the meaning of โsuppressedโ in English?
In English, suppressed (adjective) is defined as: โKept from public knowledge, forcibly put an end to, or restrained from expression.โ.
2. How do you use โsuppressedโ in a sentence?
โThe journalist uncovered a bundle of suppressed documents from the archive.โ
3. What are English synonyms of โsuppressedโ?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of โsuppressedโ?
Derived from the Latin 'supprimere', meaning 'to press down, check, or stifle', composed of 'sub-' (under) and 'primere' (to press). It entered English in the late 15th century.
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