sunken
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B2
/ˈsʌŋkən/
(sink)
object causing descent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sunken' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'suncan,' where 'sincan' meant 'to sink.'
Historical Evolution
'suncan' transformed into the Middle English word 'sunken,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sunken.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to descend or submerge,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having sunk or been submerged.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having sunk or been submerged below the surface.
The ship was found sunken at the bottom of the ocean.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45