unpenalized
|un-pen-al-ized|
C1
/ʌnˈpiːnəlaɪzd/
(penalize)
impose a penalty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unpenalized' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'penalize' from the Latin 'poenalis', meaning 'pertaining to punishment'.
Historical Evolution
'penalize' changed from the Latin word 'poenalis' and eventually became the modern English word 'penalize'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'penalize' meant 'to subject to a penalty', and 'unpenalized' evolved to mean 'not subject to a penalty'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not subject to a penalty or punishment.
The player was unpenalized for the minor infraction.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45