incommunicado
|in-com-mu-ni-ca-do|
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/ˌɪnkəˌmjunɪˈkɑːdoʊ/
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/ˌɪnkəˌmjuːnɪˈkɑːdəʊ/
unable to communicate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'incommunicado' originates from Spanish, specifically the word 'incomunicado,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'comunicado' meant 'communicated.'
Historical Evolution
'incomunicado' transformed into the English word 'incommunicado' and retained its meaning of being unable to communicate.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not communicated,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
unable or unwilling to communicate with others.
The prisoner was held incommunicado for several days.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41