unhindered
|un-hin-dered|
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/ʌnˈhɪndərd/
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/ʌnˈhɪndəd/
(hinder)
obstructing progress
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unhindered' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'hinder' from Old English 'hindrian', meaning 'to hold back'.
Historical Evolution
'hindrian' transformed into the Middle English word 'hindren', and eventually became the modern English word 'hinder'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'hinder' meant 'to hold back or delay', and 'unhindered' evolved to mean 'not held back or delayed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not obstructed or impeded; free to move or progress.
The river flowed unhindered through the valley.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41