unbaked
|un/baked|
B2
/ʌnˈbeɪkt/
(bake)
cook by dry heat
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unbaked' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'bake', which comes from Old English 'bacan', meaning 'to cook by dry heat'.
Historical Evolution
'bake' changed from the Old English word 'bacan' and eventually became the modern English word 'bake'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'bake' meant 'to cook by dry heat', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/25 07:36