How Do You Spell DEMEAN?

Pronunciation: [dɪmˈiːn] (IPA)

The word "demean" is spelled with six letters and two syllables. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /dɪˈmiːn/, with stress on the second syllable. The "d" is pronounced as a voiced dental fricative, the "i" as a short "ih" vowel, the "m" as a voiced bilabial nasal, and the "n" as a voiced alveolar nasal. Finally, the second syllable is pronounced with a long "ee" sound, followed by the sound "n". Together, these sounds form the word "demean," which means to lower someone's dignity or honor.

DEMEAN Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "demean" is a verb that primarily refers to the act of lowering or degrading someone's status, honor, or reputation. It involves the deliberate action of treating or speaking about someone in a condescending, derogatory, or disrespectful manner, leading to a decrease in their dignity or self-worth. This verb carries a negative connotation, as it involves undermining an individual's value or character.

    Furthermore, "demean" can also entail causing someone to be humiliated or embarrassed through actions or words that belittle or ridicule. It demonstrates a lack of respect and empathy, making the person feel diminished or ashamed in the eyes of others.

    Additionally, "demean" can be used in the context of behavior or appearance, indicating a reduction in dignity or excellence. For instance, if someone engages in behavior that is considered inappropriate or socially unacceptable, they may be said to demean themselves. Similarly, someone wearing inappropriate attire to a formal event could be described as demeaning their appearance.

    Overall, the verb "demean" encompasses actions, words, or behaviors that downgrade a person's value, reputation, dignity, or self-worth, thus resulting in a decrease in their social standing or image.

  2. To behave; to conduct; to lessen.

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

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Etymology of DEMEAN

The word "demean" came into the English language around the early 17th century. It originated from the Old French word "demeindre", which meant "to disgrace" or "to decrease". The Old French term derived from the Latin word "deminuere", which meant "to lessen" or "to reduce". Over time, the meaning of "demean" shifted to its current usage, which refers to a person's behavior or conduct that reflects their character or social status.

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Conjugate verb Demean

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have demeaned
you would have demeaned
he/she/it would have demeaned
we would have demeaned
they would have demeaned
I would have demean
you would have demean
he/she/it would have demean
we would have demean
they would have demean

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be demeaning
you would be demeaning
he/she/it would be demeaning
we would be demeaning
they would be demeaning

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be demeaning
you will be demeaning
he/she/it will be demeaning
we will be demeaning
they will be demeaning

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you demean
we let´s demean

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to demean

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

demeaned

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I demean
you demean
he/she/it demeans
we demean
they demean

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

demeaning

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it demean

SIMPLE PAST

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

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