unimpeded
|un-im-pe-ded|
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/ˌʌnɪmˈpiːdɪd/
free movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unimpeded' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'impede' from Latin 'impedire', where 'in-' meant 'in' and 'pes' meant 'foot'.
Historical Evolution
'impedire' transformed into the English word 'impede', and with the addition of the prefix 'un-', it became 'unimpeded'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'impedire' meant 'to shackle the feet', but over time, 'unimpeded' evolved to mean 'not obstructed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not obstructed or hindered; free to move or progress.
The river flowed unimpeded through the valley.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41