unmarkable
|un-mark-a-ble|
C2
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/ʌnˈmɑrkəbl/
🇬🇧
/ʌnˈmɑːkəbl/
lacking distinction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unmarkable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the root word 'markable,' which comes from the Old English 'mearcian,' meaning 'to mark.'
Historical Evolution
'markable' changed from the Old English word 'mearcian' and eventually became the modern English word 'markable.' The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unmarkable.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'markable' meant 'capable of being marked,' but with the prefix 'un-,' it evolved into its current meaning of 'not able to be marked.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be marked or distinguished; lacking distinctive features.
The document was unmarkable, with no annotations or highlights.
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Last updated: 2025/04/29 15:36