unbeatable
|un/beat/a/ble|
B2
/ʌnˈbiːtəbl̩/
impossible to defeat
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unbeatable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'beatable' from 'beat' meaning 'to defeat'.
Historical Evolution
'beatable' transformed from the Old English word 'beatan', and eventually became the modern English word 'beat'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'beat' meant 'to strike', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to defeat'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
impossible to defeat or surpass.
The team was unbeatable this season.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 07:51