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unlistable

|un/list/a/ble|

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/ʌnˈlɪstəbəl/

Not listable

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unlistable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'list,' which comes from the Old English 'liste,' meaning 'a catalogue or roll.'

Historical Evolution

'unlistable' evolved from the combination of 'un-' and 'list,' which was used in Middle English as 'liste.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not able to be catalogued,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not able to be listed or included in a list.

The item was deemed unlistable due to its unique characteristics.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42