unadulteratedly
|un-a-dul-ter-at-ed-ly|
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/ˌʌnəˈdʌltəˌreɪtɪdli/
(unadulterated)
pure, untainted
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unadulteratedly' originates from the English word 'unadulterated', which is derived from the Latin word 'adulterare', meaning 'to corrupt'.
Historical Evolution
'adulterare' transformed into the English word 'adulterate', and eventually became 'unadulterated' with the prefix 'un-' indicating 'not'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not corrupted or tainted', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a pure, untainted, or unmodified manner.
The juice was unadulteratedly fresh, with no added sugars or preservatives.
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Last updated: 2025/05/22 08:39