unflaggingly
|un/flag/ging/ly|
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/ʌnˈflæɡɪŋli/
(unflagging)
tireless determination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unflaggingly' originates from the English word 'unflagging', where 'un-' is a prefix meaning 'not', and 'flagging' comes from 'flag', meaning 'to become weak or tired'.
Historical Evolution
'unflagging' transformed from the Middle English word 'flaggen', which meant 'to droop or become weak', and eventually became the modern English word 'unflagging'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not becoming weak or tired', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is tireless and persistent.
She worked unflaggingly to complete the project on time.
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Last updated: 2025/01/16 14:47