uncontested
|un-con-test-ed|
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/ˌʌnkənˈtɛstɪd/
Not challenged
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uncontested' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'contested' from Latin 'contestari', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'testari' meant 'to call to witness'.
Historical Evolution
'contestari' transformed into the Old French word 'contester', and eventually became the modern English word 'contest'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'uncontested'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'contestari' meant 'to call to witness', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not disputed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not disputed or challenged; accepted without opposition.
The election was uncontested, so the candidate won by default.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45