unaccomplished
|un-ac-com-plished|
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/ˌʌnəˈkɑːmplɪʃt/
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/ˌʌnəˈkʌmplɪʃt/
(accomplish)
complete successfully
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unaccomplished' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'accomplished' from Old French 'acomplir', meaning 'to complete'.
Historical Evolution
'accomplished' changed from the Old French word 'acomplir' and eventually became the modern English word 'accomplish'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to complete or fulfill', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not having achieved'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having achieved or completed anything significant or noteworthy.
Despite his efforts, he felt unaccomplished in his career.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41