undue
|un/due|
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🇺🇸
/ʌnˈduː/
🇬🇧
/ʌnˈdjuː/
excessively
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undue' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'undew,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'dew' meant 'due or owed.'
Historical Evolution
'undew' transformed into the modern English word 'undue' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not owed or not due,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'excessive or inappropriate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
exceeding what is appropriate or normal; excessive.
The report placed undue emphasis on minor details.
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Last updated: 2025/02/17 23:36