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unfingered

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/ʌnˈfɪŋɡərd/

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/ʌnˈfɪŋɡəd/

not touched by fingers

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unfingered' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'finger,' which comes from Old English 'finger,' meaning 'finger.'

Historical Evolution

'finger' changed from Old English 'finger' and eventually became the modern English word 'finger.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'finger' meant 'a digit of the hand,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not touched or manipulated with fingers.

The delicate artifact remained unfingered in the museum display.

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Last updated: 2025/05/17 02:09