unmanageable
|un/man/age/a/ble|
B2
/ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbl/
(manage)
control and organization
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unmanageable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'manageable', which comes from the Latin 'manus' meaning 'hand' and 'agere' meaning 'to do'.
Historical Evolution
'manageable' changed from the Old French word 'managier' and eventually became the modern English word 'manage'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to handle or control something', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'difficult to control'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
difficult or impossible to control or manage.
The horse was unmanageable and threw its rider.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45