unacquainted
|un-a-quaint-ed|
B2
/ˌʌnəˈkweɪntɪd/
(acquaint)
familiar with
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unacquainted' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'acquainted' from Old French 'acointer', which meant 'to make known'.
Historical Evolution
'acointer' transformed into the Middle English word 'acqueynten', and eventually became the modern English word 'acquaint'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make known', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not familiar with'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not familiar with or knowledgeable about something or someone.
She was unacquainted with the local customs.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40