unbleeding
|un/bleed/ing|
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/ʌnˈbliːdɪŋ/
not bleeding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unbleeding' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'bleeding,' which comes from the Old English 'blēdan,' meaning 'to bleed.'
Historical Evolution
'blēdan' transformed into the Middle English word 'bleden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'bleed.' The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unbleeding.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'bleed' meant 'to lose blood,' and 'unbleeding' has consistently meant 'not losing blood.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not bleeding; without blood flow or loss of blood.
The wound was unbleeding, indicating it had started to heal.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42