impenitent
|im-pen-i-tent|
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/ɪmˈpɛnɪtənt/
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/ɪmˈpɛnɪt(ə)nt/
not repentant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'impenitent' originates from Late Latin, specifically the word 'impenitēns', where the prefix 'im-' meant 'not' and 'paenitēns' meant 'repenting'.
Historical Evolution
'impenitent' changed from the Late Latin word 'impenitēns' and entered English via Middle English as 'impenitent'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not feeling repentance', and over time it has retained that core meaning as 'not repentant'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not feeling remorse or regret; not repentant.
Despite the evidence against him, he remained impenitent.
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Last updated: 2025/12/12 16:14