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unpedaled

|un-ped-aled|

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/ʌnˈpɛdəld/

not pedaled

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unpedaled' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'pedal', which comes from Latin 'pedalis', meaning 'of the foot'.

Historical Evolution

'pedal' changed from the Latin word 'pedalis' and eventually became the modern English word 'pedal'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'pedal' meant 'of the foot', but over time it evolved to mean 'a lever pressed by the foot'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not having been pedaled; not operated by pedals.

The bicycle remained unpedaled as it stood in the garage.

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Last updated: 2025/02/20 18:41