ungatherable
|un-gath-er-a-ble|
C2
/ʌnˈɡæðərəbl/
(gather)
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Etymology
Etymology Information
'ungatherable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the base word 'gather', which comes from Old English 'gadrian', meaning 'to bring together'.
Historical Evolution
'gather' changed from the Old English word 'gadrian' and eventually became the modern English word 'gather'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'gather' meant 'to bring together', and 'ungatherable' evolved to mean 'not able to be gathered'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be gathered or collected.
The scattered leaves were ungatherable due to the strong wind.
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Last updated: 2025/04/24 08:12