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Definition of detax

detax

/diːˈtæks/
de · tax
Past Simple:detaxed
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Past Participle:detaxed
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Present Participle:detaxing
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detax Lexical Profile

• verb

1

To remove or abolish a tax on a product, service, or demographic group.

Example

"The legislature voted to detax essential groceries to ease the financial burden on low-income households."

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• Rhymes for detax

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by combining the prefix 'de-' (indicating removal) with the root 'tax', originating in English economic contexts.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Detax. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/detax
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