DE

abbreviation

Definition of DE

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 defensive end

2 Delaware

3 diatomaceous earth

4 doctor of engineering

de-

prefix

Definition of de- (Entry 2 of 2)

1a : do the opposite of deactivate

b : reverse of de-emphasis

2a : remove (a specified thing) from delouse

b : remove from (a specified thing) dethrone

3 : reduce devalue

4 : something derived from (a specified thing) decompound : derived from something (of a specified nature) denominative

5 : get off of (a specified thing) detrain

6 : having a molecule characterized by the removal of one or more atoms (of a specified element) deoxy-

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de-

prefix

English Language Learners Definition of de-

: do the opposite of

: remove (a specified thing) from something

: remove someone or something from something

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DE

abbreviation

Kids Definition of DE

Delaware

de-

prefix

Kids Definition of de-

1 : do the opposite of decode

2 : reverse of desegregation

3 : remove or remove from something deforest

4 : reduce

5 : get off of derail

D&E

noun

\ ˈdē-ən(d)-ˈē

\

Medical Definition of D&E

: dilation and evacuation

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auxiliary

providing supplementary assistance

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