undoably
|un/do/a/bly|
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/ʌnˈduːəbli/
(undoable)
irreversible action
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undoably' originates from the English word 'undoable', which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the root 'do', meaning 'to perform or execute'.
Historical Evolution
'undoable' evolved from the Old English word 'undōn', which meant 'to reverse or annul', and eventually became the modern English word 'undoable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be done', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not able to be reversed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that cannot be undone.
The changes were made undoably, leaving no room for reversal.
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Last updated: 2025/02/11 22:02