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unlocalized

|un-lo-cal-ized|

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/ʌnˈloʊkəˌlaɪzd/

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/ʌnˈləʊkəˌlaɪzd/

not location-specific

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unlocalized' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'localized', which comes from 'local', meaning 'pertaining to a particular place'.

Historical Evolution

'localized' changed from the Latin word 'localis', meaning 'relating to a place', and eventually became the modern English word 'localized'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'localized' meant 'pertaining to a place', but 'unlocalized' evolved to mean 'not restricted to a particular location'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not restricted to a particular location or area.

The software is unlocalized, allowing it to be used globally without modifications.

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Last updated: 2025/06/27 07:23