unacknowledgedly
|un-ack-now-ledged-ly|
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/ˌʌn.əkˈnɒl.ɪdʒd.li/
(unacknowledged)
not recognized
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unacknowledgedly' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'acknowledged,' which comes from the Old English 'oncnāwan,' meaning 'to recognize or admit.'
Historical Evolution
'acknowledged' changed from the Old English word 'oncnāwan' and eventually became the modern English word 'acknowledge.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to recognize or admit,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not recognized or admitted.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not acknowledged or recognized.
She worked unacknowledgedly behind the scenes to ensure the project's success.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45