unappointed
|un/ap/point/ed|
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/ˌʌnəˈpɔɪntɪd/
(appoint)
assign or designate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unappointed' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'appoint' from Old French 'apointier', meaning 'to arrange, settle, or place'.
Historical Evolution
'appoint' changed from the Old French word 'apointier' and eventually became the modern English word 'appoint'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'appoint' meant 'to arrange or settle', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to assign a position or role'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not officially assigned or designated to a position or role.
The committee remains unappointed until further notice.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45