banned

UK: bænd | US: bænd

Definition

  1. adj. officially or legally prohibited

  2. vt. past tense and past participle of "ban" (to forbid or prohibit something)

Structure
ban <to prohibit, from Old English bannan>ed <past tense suffix>
Etymology

The word "banned" originates from the Old English verb "bannan," meaning "to summon, command, or proclaim." Over time, its meaning shifted to "to prohibit" under the influence of Old Norse "banna" (to curse, forbid). The suffix "-ed" marks it as the past tense or past participle form, solidifying its modern usage as an adjective or verb form indicating prohibition.

Examples

  1. The book was banned in several countries for its controversial content.

  2. Smoking is banned in all public buildings.

  3. He was banned from the tournament for cheating.

  4. The app was banned due to privacy concerns.

  5. The government banned protests in the area.