unaffectionately
|un/af/fec/tion/ate/ly|
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/ˌʌnəˈfɛkʃənətli/
(unaffectionate)
lacking warmth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unaffectionately' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'affectionate', which comes from Latin 'affectio', meaning 'a relation or disposition'.
Historical Evolution
'affectionate' transformed from the Latin word 'affectio' and eventually became the modern English word 'affectionate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a relation or disposition', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'showing fondness or tenderness'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner lacking affection or warmth.
He spoke unaffectionately about his childhood.
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Last updated: 2025/02/07 11:41