unfernlike
|un-fern-like|
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/ʌnˈfɜrnˌlaɪk/
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/ʌnˈfɜːnˌlaɪk/
not fern-like
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unfernlike' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'fern,' which comes from Old English 'fearn,' combined with 'like,' meaning 'resembling.'
Historical Evolution
'unfernlike' changed from the Old English word 'fearn' combined with 'like' to form the modern English word 'unfernlike.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not resembling a fern,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not resembling or characteristic of a fern.
The plant's structure was unfernlike, lacking the typical fronds.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 23:39