unactability
|un-act-a-bil-i-ty|
C2
/ʌnˌæktəˈbɪlɪti/
not suitable for acting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unactability' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'actability', which is derived from 'act' meaning 'to perform' and the suffix '-ability' indicating a quality or state.
Historical Evolution
'unactability' evolved from the combination of 'un-' and 'actability', which itself was formed from 'act' and '-ability'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not capable of being acted', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being unactable or not suitable for acting.
The unactability of the script made it difficult for the actors to perform.
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Last updated: 2025/05/05 19:56