English Explanatory Dictionary

unlearn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To discard the knowledge of.
  2. To break a habit.

Pronunciation

/ʌnˈləːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-unlearn.wav /ʌnˈlɝn/

Word forms

unlearn unlearns unlearning unlearned unlearnt

Etymology

From Middle English unlernen. By surface analysis, un- + learn.

Related words

deprogramming
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