uneatable
|un/eat/a/ble|
B2
/ʌnˈiːtəbl̩/
not fit to eat
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uneatable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'eat' from Old English 'etan', meaning 'to consume food'.
Historical Evolution
'etan' transformed into the Middle English word 'eten', and eventually became the modern English word 'eat'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to consume food', and over time, the prefix 'un-' was added to denote something that cannot be consumed.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not fit to be eaten.
The food was so spoiled that it was uneatable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42