unmoored
|un/moored|
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/ʌnˈmɔrd/
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/ʌnˈmɔːd/
(unmoor)
not anchored
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unmoored' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'moor', which comes from Middle English 'moren', meaning 'to fasten a ship'.
Historical Evolution
'moor' changed from the Middle English word 'moren' and eventually became the modern English word 'moor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fasten a ship', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not anchored or secured'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'unmoor'.
The sailors unmoored the ship before setting sail.
Adjective 1
not anchored or secured; adrift.
The boat was unmoored and drifted away from the dock.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45