unbirdlike
|un/bird/like|
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/ʌnˈbɜrdˌlaɪk/
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/ʌnˈbɜːdˌlaɪk/
(birdlike)
resembling a bird
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unbirdlike' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'birdlike', which means 'resembling a bird'.
Historical Evolution
'unbirdlike' was formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to 'birdlike', a word that has been in use since the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'birdlike' meant 'resembling a bird', and 'unbirdlike' has consistently meant 'not resembling a bird'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/31 22:12