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unfiltered

|un-fil-tered|

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/ʌnˈfɪltərd/

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/ʌnˈfɪltəd/

natural state

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unfiltered' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'filtered', which comes from the Latin 'filtrum', meaning 'felt used as a filter'.

Historical Evolution

'filtered' changed from the Latin word 'filtrum' and eventually became the modern English word 'filter'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'filter' meant 'to pass through a filter', but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'removing impurities'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not having been filtered; in a natural or raw state.

The unfiltered water was not safe to drink.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41