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recently-unveiled

|re-cent-ly-un-veiled|

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/ˈriːsəntli ʌnˈveɪld/

(unveil)

reveal

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'unveil' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'desveiler,' where 'des-' meant 'un-' and 'veiler' meant 'to cover.'

Historical Evolution

'desveiler' transformed into the Middle English word 'unveilen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'unveil.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to remove a veil or covering,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to reveal or disclose something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having been revealed or made known to the public recently.

The recently-unveiled statue attracted a lot of attention.

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Last updated: 2025/06/05 16:19