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unenthusiastically-gathered

|un-en-thusi-as-ti-cal-ly-gath-ered|

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/ˌʌnɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪkli-ˈɡæðərd/

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/ˌʌnɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪkli-ˈɡæðəd/

(gather)

assembly

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
gathergatherersgathersgatheredgatheredgatheringgatheringungatherabilitygatheredregularly-gatheredoften-gatheredrandomly-gatheredgatherable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'gather' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'gadrian,' where 'gadrian' meant 'to bring together.'

Historical Evolution

'gadrian' transformed into the Middle English word 'gaderen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'gather.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to bring together,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

collected or assembled without enthusiasm or eagerness.

The team was unenthusiastically-gathered for the meeting.

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Last updated: 2025/04/29 14:53