unfinanced
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/ʌnˈfaɪnænst/
(finance)
money management
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unfinanced' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'finance', which comes from Old French 'financer', meaning 'to pay a ransom'.
Historical Evolution
'finance' changed from the Old French word 'financer' and eventually became the modern English word 'finance'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'finance' meant 'to pay a ransom', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to provide funds'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not provided with funds or financial support.
The project remained unfinanced due to budget cuts.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45