unatmospheric
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/ʌnˌætməˈsfɛrɪk/
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/ʌnˌætməsˈfɛrɪk/
lacking atmosphere
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unatmospheric' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'atmospheric', which comes from 'atmosphere'.
Historical Evolution
'atmosphere' changed from the Greek word 'atmos' meaning 'vapor' and 'sphaira' meaning 'sphere', eventually becoming the modern English word 'atmosphere'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'atmosphere' referred to the gaseous envelope surrounding the earth, but it evolved to include the meaning of 'mood or feeling of a place'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking a distinctive or pleasing atmosphere.
The restaurant was clean but rather unatmospheric.
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Last updated: 2025/02/06 10:23