unassistable
|un-as-sist-a-ble|
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/ˌʌnəˈsɪstəbl̩/
(assist)
help or support
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unassistable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'assist,' which comes from Latin 'assistere,' meaning 'to stand by.'
Historical Evolution
'assist' changed from the Latin word 'assistere' and eventually became the modern English word 'assist.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'assist' meant 'to stand by,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to help or support.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being assisted or helped.
The situation was deemed unassistable due to the lack of resources.
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Last updated: 2025/07/09 14:37