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unheated

|un/heat/ed|

B2

/ʌnˈhiːtɪd/

lacking heat

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unheated' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'heated' from Old English 'hǣtan', meaning 'to make hot'.

Historical Evolution

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

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make hot', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking heat' when combined with 'un-'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not heated; lacking warmth or heat.

The room was unheated during the winter.

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Last updated: 2025/01/14 21:29