unacclimatized
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/ˌʌnəˈklaɪməˌtaɪzd/
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/ˌʌnəˈklaɪmətaɪzd/
(acclimatize)
adjusting to climate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unacclimatized' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'acclimatize,' which comes from the French 'acclimater,' meaning 'to get used to a climate.'
Historical Evolution
'acclimatize' changed from the French word 'acclimater' and eventually became the modern English word 'acclimatize.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to get used to a climate,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not adapted or adjusted to a new climate or environment.
The hikers felt unacclimatized to the high altitude.
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Last updated: 2025/02/23 03:21
