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uncelebrated

|un-cel-e-brat-ed|

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/ʌnˈsɛləˌbreɪtɪd/

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/ʌnˈsɛlɪˌbreɪtɪd/

(celebrate)

mark with festivities

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverb
celebratecelebrationscelebratescelebratedcelebratedcelebratingcelebrationcelebratorcelebrantcelebratorycelebratedcelebratorily
Etymology
Etymology Information

'uncelebrated' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'celebrate' from Latin 'celebratus', meaning 'to honor or praise'.

Historical Evolution

'celebratus' transformed into the Old French word 'celebrer', and eventually became the modern English word 'celebrate'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'celebrate' meant 'to perform a ceremony', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to honor or praise'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not formally acknowledged or recognized.

The uncelebrated artist lived a quiet life.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41