unmet
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B2
/ʌnˈmɛt/
(meet)
encounter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unmet' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'meet', which comes from Old English 'mētan', meaning 'to come upon'.
Historical Evolution
'mētan' transformed into the Middle English word 'meten', and eventually became the modern English word 'meet'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'meet' meant 'to come upon', but over time it evolved to include the idea of fulfilling or satisfying a requirement.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not satisfied or fulfilled.
The project was delayed due to unmet deadlines.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41