unavoidable
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B2
/ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbl/
cannot be avoided
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unavoidable' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'unavoydable', where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'avoydable' meant 'capable of being avoided'.
Historical Evolution
'unavoydable' transformed into the modern English word 'unavoidable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not capable of being avoided', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
impossible to avoid or prevent.
The meeting was unavoidable due to the urgent matters at hand.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35