unmoving
|un/mov/ing|
B2
/ʌnˈmuːvɪŋ/
not moving
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unmoving' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'moving' from Old English 'mōfan', meaning 'to move'.
Historical Evolution
'mōfan' transformed into the Middle English word 'moven', and eventually became the modern English word 'move'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to change position', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not moving'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not moving; stationary.
The statue stood unmoving in the park.
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Adjective 2
not emotionally affected or stirred.
She remained unmoving despite the tragic news.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39