unaidable
|un-aid-a-ble|
C2
/ʌnˈeɪdəbl/
incapable of being helped
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unaidable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'aidable', which comes from 'aid', meaning 'to help or assist'.
Historical Evolution
'aid' changed from the Old French word 'aidier' and eventually became the modern English word 'aid'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'aid' meant 'to help or assist', and 'unaidable' has retained the meaning of 'not capable of being aided'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being aided or assisted.
The situation was deemed unaidable due to the lack of resources.
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Last updated: 2025/06/21 05:28