unhandled
|un-han-dled|
B2
/ʌnˈhændəld/
(handle)
grip or manage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unhandled' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'handle', which comes from Old English 'handlian', meaning 'to touch or manage'.
Historical Evolution
'handle' changed from the Old English word 'handlian' and eventually became the modern English word 'handle'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'handle' meant 'to touch or manage', and over time, 'unhandled' evolved to mean 'not dealt with'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not dealt with or managed.
The issue remains unhandled.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45