uninterpreted
|un-in-ter-pret-ed|
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɜrprɪtɪd/
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɜːprɪtɪd/
not explained
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uninterpreted' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'interpret', which comes from Latin 'interpretari', meaning 'to explain' or 'to translate'.
Historical Evolution
'interpretari' transformed into the Old French word 'interpreten', and eventually became the modern English word 'interpret'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'uninterpreted'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'interpret' meant 'to explain or translate', and 'uninterpreted' has consistently meant 'not explained or translated'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not explained or understood; lacking interpretation.
The ancient script remains uninterpreted.
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Last updated: 2025/02/28 20:40