incompletely-verified
|in-com-plete-ly-ver-i-fied|
C1
/ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtli ˈvɛrɪfaɪd/
(verify)
confirm truth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'verify' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'verificare,' where 'verus' meant 'true' and 'facere' meant 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'verificare' transformed into the Old French word 'verifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'verify' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make true,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to confirm or substantiate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not fully confirmed or substantiated.
The report was based on incompletely-verified data.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 00:38