unmanaged
|un/man/aged|
B2
/ʌnˈmænɪdʒd/
(manage)
control and organization
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unmanaged' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'manage', which comes from the Latin word 'manus', meaning 'hand'.
Historical Evolution
'manage' changed from the Old French word 'managier' and eventually became the modern English word 'manage'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'manage' meant 'to handle or control', and 'unmanaged' evolved to mean 'not handled or controlled'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not controlled or regulated; lacking management.
The unmanaged forest grew wild and dense.
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