unmoderated
|un-mod-er-at-ed|
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/ʌnˈmɒdəˌreɪtɪd/
(moderate)
average or mild
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unmoderated' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'moderate' from Latin 'moderatus', meaning 'restrained'.
Historical Evolution
'moderatus' transformed into the English word 'moderate', and with the addition of the prefix 'un-', it became 'unmoderated'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'moderate' meant 'restrained or controlled', and 'unmoderated' evolved to mean 'not controlled or regulated'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not controlled or regulated by a moderator.
The forum was unmoderated, leading to chaotic discussions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45