undeciding
|un/de/cid/ing|
C1
/ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/
(undecide)
indecisive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undecide' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'decide' from Latin 'decidere', where 'de-' meant 'off' and 'caedere' meant 'to cut'.
Historical Evolution
'decidere' transformed into the Old French word 'decider', and eventually became the modern English word 'decide'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'undecide'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'decide' meant 'to cut off' or 'to determine', and 'undecide' evolved to mean 'not determining'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not making a decision or unable to make a decision.
She remained undeciding about which course to take.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40