unactable
|un-act-able|
C2
/ʌnˈæktəbl/
not performable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unactable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'actable', which comes from the Latin 'actabilis', meaning 'capable of being acted'.
Historical Evolution
'Actabilis' transformed into the Old French word 'actable', and eventually became the modern English word 'actable'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unactable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'actable' meant 'capable of being acted', and with the prefix 'un-', it evolved to mean 'not capable of being acted'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being acted or performed, especially in a theatrical context.
The script was deemed unactable due to its complex and abstract nature.
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Last updated: 2025/05/05 21:02