unarmored
|un/ar/mored|
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/ʌnˈɑːrmərd/
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/ʌnˈɑːməd/
without armor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unarmored' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'armored', which comes from Old French 'armure', meaning 'armor'.
Historical Evolution
'armure' transformed into the Middle English word 'armour', and eventually became the modern English word 'armored'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'armored' meant 'equipped with armor', and 'unarmored' evolved to mean 'not equipped with armor'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not equipped with armor or protective covering.
The unarmored vehicle was vulnerable to attacks.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 08:36