unachieved
|un/a/chieved|
B2
/ˌʌnəˈtʃiːvd/
(achieve)
successful accomplishment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unachieved' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'achieve', which comes from Old French 'achever', meaning 'to finish'.
Historical Evolution
'achever' transformed into the Middle English word 'achieven', and eventually became the modern English word 'achieve'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'achieve' meant 'to finish or complete', but over time it evolved to mean 'to successfully reach a desired goal'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not accomplished or attained.
The project goals remain unachieved.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41