unnamed
|un/named|
B2
/ʌnˈneɪmd/
without a name
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unnamed' originates from Middle English, specifically the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'named' from Old English 'namian,' meaning 'to name.'
Historical Evolution
'unnamed' changed from the Middle English word 'unnamed' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not given a name,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having a name or not identified by name.
The unnamed hero saved the day.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45