undistributed
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/ˌʌndɪˈstrɪbjʊtɪd/
(distribute)
to give out
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undistributed' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'distribute' from Latin 'distribuere', where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'tribuere' meant 'to assign'.
Historical Evolution
'distribuere' transformed into the Old French word 'distribuer', and eventually became the modern English word 'distribute'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'distribute' meant 'to assign or divide', and 'undistributed' has retained the meaning of 'not assigned or divided'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not spread or allocated to recipients.
The funds remained undistributed at the end of the fiscal year.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45