undelivered
|un-de-liv-ered|
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/ˌʌndɪˈlɪvərd/
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/ˌʌndɪˈlɪvəd/
(deliver)
transporting to a destination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undelivered' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'deliver', which comes from Latin 'deliberare', meaning 'to set free'.
Historical Evolution
'deliver' changed from the Old French word 'delivrer' and eventually became the modern English word 'deliver'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'deliver' meant 'to set free', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bring or transport to a destination'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not delivered; not yet brought to the intended recipient or destination.
The package remained undelivered due to the incorrect address.
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Last updated: 2025/07/08 10:51