mite-unlike
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/maɪt-ʌnˈlaɪk/
not like a mite
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mite-unlike' originates from the English word 'mite,' referring to a small arachnid, combined with 'unlike,' meaning 'not similar to.'
Historical Evolution
'mite' from Old English 'mīte' combined with 'unlike' from Middle English 'unlyke' to form 'mite-unlike.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not similar to a mite,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not resembling or characteristic of a mite.
The texture of the fabric was mite-unlike, smooth and soft.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 07:14