deafforest
deafforest · deafforests · deafforested · deafforesting
To change the status of so that it is no longer legally regarded as forest landTo change the status of (a forest) so that it is no longer legally regarded as forest land.
Meaning
1 sensesTo change the status of (a forest) so that it is no longer legally regarded as forest land.
Origin
From Latin deafforestō. By surface analysis, de- + afforest.From Latin deafforestō. By surface analysis, de- + afforest.
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Forms
deafforests, deafforesting, deafforested, deafforested| Base form | deafforest · to deafforest |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | deafforests |
| Present participle | deafforesting |
| Past simple | deafforested |
| Past participle | deafforested |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle