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unmade

|un-made|

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/ʌnˈmeɪd/

(unmake)

not made

Base FormPastPast Participle
unmakeunmadeunmade
Etymology
Etymology Information

'unmade' originates from Old English, specifically the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'made' from 'macian', meaning 'to make'.

Historical Evolution

'unmade' changed from the Old English word 'unmacod' and eventually became the modern English word 'unmade'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not made or undone', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'unmake'.

The plans were unmade after the meeting.

Adjective 1

not made; undone or not put together.

The bed was left unmade.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45