unburnt
|un/burnt|
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/ʌnˈbɜːrnt/
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/ʌnˈbɜːnt/
(burn)
ignite or consume by fire
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unburnt' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'burn' from Old English 'bærnan', meaning 'to consume by fire'.
Historical Evolution
'bærnan' transformed into the Middle English word 'brennen', and eventually became the modern English word 'burn'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'burn' meant 'to consume by fire', and 'unburnt' has retained the meaning of 'not consumed by fire'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not consumed by fire or heat.
The unburnt wood was still usable for the campfire.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45