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    De

    /deɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    abbreviation
    Short form for 'Doctor of Education'.
    She holds a de in Educational Leadership.
    Often used in online communication to denote 'definitely'.
    I'll be there de latest by 3 PM.
    preposition
    A prefix or particle used in some languages (e.g., French, Spanish) indicating descent, possession, or separation.
    L'homme de la maison est très sage.
    Used in some languages to represent 'of' or 'from'.
    El libro de Juan es interesante.
    As part of compound words in various languages indicating a relationship.
    Déjà vu is a French term meaning 'already seen'.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'de', meaning 'from' or 'down from'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    de facto:
    in fact, whether by right or not
    de jure:
    by law
    de novo:
    anew; from the beginning

    Related Words

    deduct
    to take away from a total
    degrade
    to lower in dignity or quality
    deconstruct
    to analyze a concept or structure critically

    Slang Meanings

    To diminish or lessen in quality.
    That performance really de'd the whole event.
    To express disdain or belittlement.
    Stop de-ing my efforts; I'm trying my best.