unapproved
|un/ap/proved|
B2
/ˌʌnəˈpruːvd/
(approve)
official agreement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unapproved' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'approve', which comes from Latin 'approbare', meaning 'to assent to'.
Historical Evolution
'approve' changed from the Old French word 'aprover' and eventually became the modern English word 'approve'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'approve' meant 'to assent to or confirm', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not officially accepted or authorized.
The medication is unapproved for use in children.
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