unbeginable
|un-be-gin-a-ble|
C2
/ʌnˈbɪɡɪnəbəl/
impossible to start
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unbeginable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'begin,' which comes from Old English 'beginnan,' meaning 'to start or commence.'
Historical Evolution
'beginnan' transformed into the Middle English word 'beginnen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'begin.' The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unbeginable.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'begin' meant 'to start or commence,' and the prefix 'un-' negates this meaning, resulting in 'not capable of being started.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being started or initiated.
The project was deemed unbeginable due to lack of resources.
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Last updated: 2025/06/01 02:57