uncommissioned
|un-com-mis-sioned|
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/ˌʌnkəˈmɪʃənd/
(commission)
official task or fee
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uncommissioned' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'commission,' which comes from Latin 'commissio,' meaning 'entrusting.'
Historical Evolution
'commission' changed from the Old French word 'commission' and eventually became the modern English word 'commission.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'commission' meant 'entrusting,' but over time it evolved to include the idea of 'officially appointing or authorizing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not officially appointed or authorized.
The uncommissioned officer took charge in the absence of the captain.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45