unestablished
|un-es-tab-lished|
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/ˌʌnɪˈstæblɪʃt/
(establish)
set up or prove
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unestablished' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'establish,' which comes from Latin 'stabilire,' meaning 'to make firm or stable.'
Historical Evolution
'establish' changed from the Old French word 'establir' and eventually became the modern English word 'establish.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'establish' meant 'to make firm or stable,' but over time it evolved to mean 'to set up or found something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having been set up or founded; not recognized or accepted as valid or official.
The company remains unestablished in the market.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41