unfamiliarizing
|un-fa-mil-iar-iz-ing|
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/ˌʌn.fəˈmɪl.jəˌraɪ.zɪŋ/
(unfamiliarize)
make unfamiliar
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unfamiliarize' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'familiarize' which comes from Latin 'familiaris' meaning 'of a household, domestic'.
Historical Evolution
'familiarize' evolved from the Latin 'familiaris' through Old French 'familier' and eventually became the modern English word 'familiarize'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'familiarize' meant 'to make known or acquainted', and 'unfamiliarize' evolved to mean 'to make less known or acquainted'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make something or someone less familiar or known.
The new environment was unfamiliarizing for the team.
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Last updated: 2025/04/20 16:44