unissued
|un-is-sued|
C1
/ʌnˈɪʃuːd/
not released
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unissued' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'issued' from Latin 'exire', meaning 'to go out'.
Historical Evolution
'issued' changed from the Latin word 'exire' to the Old French word 'issir', and eventually became the modern English word 'issue'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'issue' meant 'to go out', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to distribute or release'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not distributed or released for use.
The unissued stamps were kept in the vault.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 04:40