unexplored
|un/ex/plored|
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/ˌʌnɪkˈsplɔrd/
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/ˌʌnɪkˈsplɔːd/
(explore)
adventurous search
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unexplored' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'explore', which comes from Latin 'explorare', meaning 'to investigate or search out'.
Historical Evolution
'explorare' transformed into the Old French word 'explorer', and eventually became the modern English word 'explore'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'explore' meant 'to search out', and 'unexplored' has retained the meaning of 'not searched out'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not yet investigated or examined.
The dense forest remains largely unexplored.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35