unbreakably
|un-break-a-bly|
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/ʌnˈbreɪkəbli/
(unbreakable)
not breakable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unbreakably' originates from the English word 'unbreakable,' where 'un-' is a prefix meaning 'not,' and 'breakable' means 'capable of being broken.'
Historical Evolution
'unbreakable' changed from the Old English word 'brecan,' meaning 'to break,' and eventually became the modern English word 'unbreakable.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not capable of being broken,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that cannot be broken.
The vase was unbreakably secured to the table.
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Last updated: 2025/03/21 19:00
