unpalatalized
|un/pal/a/tal/ized|
C2
/ʌnˈpælətəˌlaɪzd/
not involving the palate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unpalatalized' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'palatalized' from 'palate', referring to the roof of the mouth.
Historical Evolution
'palatalized' changed from the Latin word 'palatum' meaning 'roof of the mouth' and eventually became the modern English word 'palatalized'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not involving the palate', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not pronounced with the tongue against or near the hard palate'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not pronounced with the tongue against or near the hard palate.
The sound was unpalatalized, making it distinct from its palatalized counterpart.
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Last updated: 2025/01/27 02:09