unassessed
|un/as/sessed|
C1
/ˌʌnəˈsɛst/
(assess)
capable of evaluation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unassessed' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'assess' from Latin 'assessus', meaning 'to sit beside' or 'to evaluate'.
Historical Evolution
'assess' changed from the Latin word 'assessus' and eventually became the modern English word 'assess'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'assess' meant 'to sit beside' in a judicial sense, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to evaluate or appraise'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not evaluated or appraised.
The property remained unassessed for tax purposes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/28 04:00