unboosted
|un-boost-ed|
B2
/ʌnˈbuːstɪd/
(boost)
increase or improve
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unboosted' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'boost', which comes from Middle English 'bosten', meaning 'to boast or praise'.
Historical Evolution
'boost' changed from the Middle English word 'bosten' and eventually became the modern English word 'boost'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'boost' meant 'to boast or praise', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to increase or enhance'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having been increased or enhanced in power or effectiveness.
The unboosted engine struggled to climb the steep hill.
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Last updated: 2025/03/02 12:27