unadjusted
|un/ad/just/ed|
B2
/ˌʌnəˈdʒʌstɪd/
(adjust)
capable of modification
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unadjusted' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'adjust' from Old French 'ajuster', which meant 'to bring into line'.
Historical Evolution
'ajuster' transformed into the Middle English word 'adjusten', and eventually became the modern English word 'adjust'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'adjust' meant 'to bring into line', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to alter or modify'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41