unaffiliable
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/ˌʌnəˈfɪliəbl/
not associable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unaffiliable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'affiliable,' which comes from 'affiliate,' meaning 'to associate or connect with.'
Historical Evolution
'affiliable' transformed from the Latin word 'affiliare,' meaning 'to adopt as a son,' and eventually became the modern English word 'affiliate.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'affiliate' meant 'to adopt as a son,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to associate or connect with.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be affiliated or associated with a group or organization.
The independent candidate was unaffiliable with any political party.
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