uninitiable
|un-in-i-ti-a-ble|
C2
/ˌʌnɪˈnɪʃiəbl/
not startable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uninitiable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the root 'initiate' from Latin 'initiare,' meaning 'to begin.'
Historical Evolution
'initiare' transformed into the English word 'initiate,' and with the addition of the prefix 'un-,' it became 'uninitiable.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be begun,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being initiated or started.
The project was deemed uninitiable due to lack of resources.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 12:21