unlisted
|un/list/ed|
B2
/ʌnˈlɪstɪd/
(unlist)
not listed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unlisted' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'list', which comes from the Old English 'liste', meaning 'catalog or record'.
Historical Evolution
'unlisted' evolved from the combination of 'un-' and 'list', maintaining its meaning of not being included in a list.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not recorded in a list', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not included in a list or directory.
The phone number is unlisted for privacy reasons.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35