unmarketable
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/ʌnˈmɑrkɪtəbəl/
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/ʌnˈmɑːkɪtəbəl/
(marketable)
suitable for sale
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unmarketable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'marketable', which comes from the Latin 'mercatus', meaning 'market'.
Historical Evolution
'marketable' evolved from the Latin word 'mercatus', which transformed into the Old French 'marché', eventually becoming the modern English word 'market'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'marketable' meant 'suitable for sale in a market', and 'unmarketable' has retained the meaning of 'not suitable for sale'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not suitable or fit for sale.
The product was deemed unmarketable due to its poor quality.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42