unimportantly
|un-im-port-ant-ly|
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/ˌʌnɪmˈpɔrtəntli/
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/ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːtəntli/
(unimportant)
lacking significance
Etymology
'unimportantly' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'important,' which comes from Latin 'importare,' meaning 'to bring in.'
'unimportant' evolved from the Latin word 'importare,' which transformed into the Old French 'importer,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'important' with the prefix 'un-' added to negate its meaning.
Initially, 'important' meant 'to bring in or carry,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having great significance.' The prefix 'un-' negates this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that lacks significance or importance.
He spoke unimportantly about the event, as if it didn't matter.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41