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unalterably-split

|un-al-ter-a-bly-split|

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/ʌnˈɔltərəbli-splɪt/

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/ʌnˈɔːltərəbli-splɪt/

permanently divided

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unalterably-split' originates from the combination of 'unalterably' and 'split'. 'Unalterably' comes from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', and 'alterably' from 'alter' meaning 'to change'. 'Split' comes from Middle English 'splitten', meaning 'to divide'.

Historical Evolution

'Unalterably' evolved from the Latin 'alterare', meaning 'to change', combined with the prefix 'un-' to denote negation. 'Split' evolved from the Middle English 'splitten', which was derived from the Old Norse 'splita'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unalterably' meant 'in a way that cannot be changed', and 'split' meant 'to divide'. Together, they convey a sense of permanent division.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

in a manner that cannot be changed or altered, divided into parts.

The two factions were unalterably-split on the issue.

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Last updated: 2025/03/30 06:40