unmaintainable
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/ˌʌn.meɪnˈteɪ.nə.bəl/
(maintain)
keep in existence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unmaintainable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'maintain,' which comes from Latin 'manutenere,' where 'manu' meant 'hand' and 'tenere' meant 'to hold.'
Historical Evolution
'maintain' changed from the Old French word 'maintenir' and eventually became the modern English word 'maintain.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'maintain' meant 'to hold in the hand,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to keep in good condition.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being maintained or kept in a good condition.
The old software system is unmaintainable due to its outdated code.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45