How Do You Spell DISINVITE?

Pronunciation: [dˌɪsɪnvˈa͡ɪt] (IPA)

Disinvite is a word that refers to the act of revoking an invitation. The spelling of this word can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is pronounced as "dis", which is written as /dɪs/ in IPA. The second syllable is pronounced as "in-vite", which is written as /ɪnˈvaɪt/ in IPA. The stress falls on the second syllable, indicating that this is the main syllable of the word. In essence, the spelling of disinvite reflects the way the word is pronounced.

DISINVITE Meaning and Definition

1. Disinvite is a verb that refers to the act of retracting or withdrawing an invitation previously extended to someone. It is essentially the opposite of inviting someone to an event or occasion. Disinviting is typically done when the host or organizer decides that the original invitation should no longer be valid or if circumstances change that make it no longer appropriate or desirable for the person to attend.

   This action can be prompted by various reasons, such as a change in circumstances or a reassessment of the individual's suitability for the event. Disinviting can occur for personal, professional, or social reasons. For instance, a host may disinvite someone due to a disagreement, offensive behavior, or a breach of trust. In a professional context, an organization may disinvite a speaker or participant if their views or actions become contradictory to the objectives or values of the event.

   The term "disinvite" carries the implication that the original invitation has been rescinded or canceled, and the person who received the initial invitation is no longer welcome or expected to attend. It conveys the idea that the host or organizer has changed their mind or had a change of heart about including the individual in the planned event. Consequently, "disinvite" signifies the removal of the person's name from the guest list and the revocation of their invitation.

Common Misspellings for DISINVITE

• sisinvite
• xisinvite
• cisinvite
• fisinvite
• risinvite
• eisinvite
• dusinvite
• djsinvite
• dksinvite
• dosinvite
• d9sinvite
• d8sinvite
• diainvite
• dizinvite
• dixinvite
• didinvite
• dieinvite
• diwinvite
• disunvite
• disjnvite

Etymology of DISINVITE

The word "disinvite" is derived from combining the prefix "dis-" (meaning "opposite" or "reverse") with the verb "invite".

The prefix "dis-" comes from the Latin prefix "dis-" or "di-", indicating negation or reversal. In this case, it suggests the undoing or reversal of an invitation.

The verb "invite" originates from the Latin word "invitare", which means "to invite" or "to summon". It entered the English language in the late 16th century, preserving its original meaning of extending an offer or requesting someone's presence.

Therefore, "disinvite" was formed by adding the negating prefix "dis-" to "invite", conveying the idea of rescinding or retracting an invitation.

Conjugate verb Disinvite

CONDITIONAL

I would disinvite

you would disinvite

he/she/it would disinvite

we would disinvite

they would disinvite

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be disinviting

you would be disinviting

he/she/it would be disinviting

we would be disinviting

they would be disinviting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have disinvite

you would have disinvite

he/she/it would have disinvite

we would have disinvite

they would have disinvite

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been disinviting

you would have been disinviting

he/she/it would have been disinviting

we would have been disinviting

they would have been disinviting

FUTURE

I will disinvite

you will disinvite

he/she/it will disinvite

we will disinvite

they will disinvite

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be disinviting

you will be disinviting

he/she/it will be disinviting

we will be disinviting

they will be disinviting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have disinvited

you will have disinvited

he/she/it will have disinvited

we will have disinvited

they will have disinvited

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been disinviting

you will have been disinviting

he/she/it will have been disinviting

we will have been disinviting

they will have been disinviting

IMPERATIVE

you disinvite

we let´s disinvite

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to disinvite

PAST

I disinvited

you disinvited

he/she/it disinvited

we disinvited

they disinvited

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was disinviting

you were disinviting

he/she/it was disinviting

we were disinviting

they were disinviting

PAST PARTICIPLE

disinvited

PAST PERFECT

I had disinvited

you had disinvited

he/she/it had disinvited

we had disinvited

they had disinvited

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been disinviting

you had been disinviting

he/she/it had been disinviting

we had been disinviting

they had been disinviting

PRESENT

I disinvite

you disinvite

he/she/it disinvites

we disinvite

they disinvite

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am disinviting

you are disinviting

he/she/it is disinviting

we are disinviting

they are disinviting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

disinviting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have disinvited

you have disinvited

he/she/it has disinvited

we have disinvited

they have disinvited

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been disinviting

you have been disinviting

he/she/it has been disinviting

we have been disinviting

they have been disinviting