unexaminable
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/ˌʌnɪɡˈzæmɪnəbl/
(examine)
assessor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unexaminable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'examinable', which comes from Latin 'examinare', meaning 'to weigh or test'.
Historical Evolution
'examinare' transformed into the Old French word 'examiner', and eventually became the modern English word 'examine'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unexaminable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'examinare' meant 'to weigh or test', and 'unexaminable' evolved to mean 'not able to be examined'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be examined or inspected.
The document was deemed unexaminable due to its fragile condition.
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Last updated: 2025/06/28 20:47