Monday, October 11, 2004

You know I really didn't know what the defination of estrangement was. I don't even think I spelled it right. So, for your sake and mine here is the definative definition.

Main Entry: es·trange Pronunciation: is-'trAnjFunction: transitive verbInflected Form(s): es·tranged; es·trang·ingEtymology: Middle English, from Middle French estranger, from Medieval Latin extraneare, from Latin extraneus strange -- more at STRANGE1 : to remove from customary environment or associations2 : to arouse especially mutual enmity or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness : ALIENATE- es·trange·ment /-'trAnj-m&nt/ noun- es·trang·er nounsynonyms ESTRANGE, ALIENATE, DISAFFECT mean to cause one to break a bond of affection or loyalty. ESTRANGE implies the development of indifference or hostility with consequent separation or divorcement . ALIENATE may or may not suggest separation but always implies loss of affection or interest . DISAFFECT refers especially to those from whom loyalty is expected and stresses the effects (as rebellion or discontent) of alienation without actual separation .

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

thanks for the info

Anonymous said...

where can i get more info?