undistinguished
|un-dis-tin-guished|
C1
/ˌʌndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
ordinary, unremarkable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undistinguished' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'distinguished' from Latin 'distinguere,' meaning 'to separate or mark off.'
Historical Evolution
'distinguere' transformed into the Old French word 'distinguer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'distinguish,' with 'undistinguished' forming as its negative.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'distinguere' meant 'to separate or mark off,' and 'undistinguished' evolved to mean 'not marked off or ordinary.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking distinction; unremarkable or ordinary.
The building was undistinguished, blending in with the others on the street.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40