unassigned
|un/as/signed|
B2
/ˌʌnəˈsaɪnd/
(unassign)
not allocated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unassigned' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'assign' from Latin 'assignare', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'signare' meant 'mark'.
Historical Evolution
'assignare' transformed into the Old French word 'assigner', and eventually became the modern English word 'assign'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to mark or designate', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not allocated'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not allocated or designated to a specific task, role, or person.
The tasks remained unassigned due to the lack of staff.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45