time-unaware
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/taɪm-ʌnəˈwɛr/
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/taɪm-ʌnəˈweə/
unaware of time
Etymology
Etymology Information
'time-unaware' originates from the combination of 'time' and 'unaware', where 'time' refers to the ongoing sequence of events and 'unaware' means not having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
Historical Evolution
The term 'unaware' comes from Middle English 'unwar', which evolved into the modern English 'unaware'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'unaware' meant 'not cautious or heedless', but over time it evolved to mean 'not conscious or cognizant'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not conscious or mindful of the passage of time.
He was so engrossed in his work that he became time-unaware.
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Last updated: 2025/01/16 05:20