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unacclimatized

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/ˌʌnəˈklaɪməˌtaɪzd/

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/ˌʌnəˈklaɪmətaɪzd/

(acclimatize)

adjusting to climate

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
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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