undying
|un/dy/ing|
B2
/ʌnˈdaɪɪŋ/
eternal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undying' originates from Old English, specifically the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'dying' from 'die', where 'die' meant 'to cease living'.
Historical Evolution
'undying' changed from the Old English word 'undie' and eventually became the modern English word 'undying'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not dying or ceasing to live', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'everlasting or eternal'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45