unacknowledged
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/ˌʌnəkˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
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/ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd/
(acknowledge)
admit or recognize
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unacknowledged' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'acknowledge' from Middle English 'aknowen', which meant 'to recognize or admit'.
Historical Evolution
'aknowen' transformed into the modern English word 'acknowledge', and with the addition of the prefix 'un-', it became 'unacknowledged'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'acknowledge' meant 'to recognize or admit', and 'unacknowledged' has retained the meaning of 'not recognized or admitted'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not recognized or admitted.
Her contributions to the project went unacknowledged.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41