unabated
|un-a-bat-ed|
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/ˌʌnəˈbeɪtɪd/
(abate)
lessening
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unabated' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'abate' from Old French 'abatre', meaning 'to beat down'.
Historical Evolution
'abatre' transformed into the Middle English word 'abaten', and eventually became the modern English word 'abate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'abate' meant 'to beat down or reduce', and 'unabated' has retained the meaning of 'not reduced'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
continuing at full strength or intensity without any reduction.
The storm continued unabated throughout the night.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 22:06