uncompelling
|un-com-pel-ling|
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/ˌʌnkəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
(compel)
irresistible attraction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uncompelling' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'compelling', which comes from Latin 'compellere', where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'pellere' meant 'to drive'.
Historical Evolution
'compellere' transformed into the Old French word 'compeller', and eventually became the modern English word 'compel'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'compel' meant 'to drive together', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to force or oblige someone to do something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not evoking interest, attention, or admiration.
The movie was uncompelling and failed to capture the audience's attention.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45