unattended
|un/at/tend/ed|
B2
/ˌʌnəˈtɛndɪd/
(attend)
be present or care for
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unattended' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'attend', which comes from Latin 'attendere', meaning 'to stretch toward'.
Historical Evolution
'attendere' transformed into the Old French word 'atendre', and eventually became the modern English word 'attend'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'attend' meant 'to stretch toward', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to be present at or to look after'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not being watched or looked after; left alone.
The luggage was left unattended at the airport.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 11:41