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uncreated

|un-cre-at-ed|

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/ˌʌn.kriˈeɪ.tɪd/

not created

Etymology
Etymology Information

'uncreated' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'created' from Latin 'creatus', the past participle of 'creare', meaning 'to create'.

Historical Evolution

'creatus' transformed into the Old French word 'creer', and eventually became the modern English word 'create'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'uncreated'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not having been created', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not created; existing without having been made or brought into being.

The concept of an uncreated universe challenges many traditional beliefs.

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Last updated: 2025/07/14 21:50