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universally-prohibited

|u-ni-ver-sal-ly-pro-hib-it-ed|

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/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəli prəˈhɪbɪtɪd/

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/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəli prəˈhɪbɪtɪd/

(prohibit)

forbidden

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverb
prohibitprohibitorsprohibitsprohibitedprohibitedprohibitingprohibitionprohibiteduniversalprohibitively
Etymology
Etymology Information

'universally' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'universalis,' where 'uni-' meant 'one' and 'versus' meant 'turned.' 'Prohibited' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'prohibere,' where 'pro-' meant 'before' and 'habere' meant 'to hold.'

Historical Evolution

'universalis' transformed into the Old French word 'universel,' and eventually became the modern English word 'universal.' 'Prohibere' transformed into the Old French word 'prohiber,' and eventually became the modern English word 'prohibit.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'universal' meant 'pertaining to the whole,' and 'prohibit' meant 'to hold back.' Over time, 'universally-prohibited' evolved to mean 'forbidden everywhere.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not allowed or forbidden in all places or situations.

The use of this chemical is universally-prohibited due to its harmful effects.

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Last updated: 2025/05/10 06:48