unperceptively
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/ˌʌnpərˈsɛptɪvli/
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/ˌʌnpəˈsɛptɪvli/
(unperceptive)
lacking awareness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unperceptive' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'perceptive' from Latin 'percipere' meaning 'to perceive'.
Historical Evolution
'unperceptive' evolved from the Latin 'percipere' through Old French 'percevoir' and eventually became the modern English word 'perceptive', with 'un-' added to form 'unperceptive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'perceptive' meant 'capable of perceiving', and 'unperceptive' evolved to mean 'not capable of perceiving'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not perceptive or not easily noticed.
He moved unperceptively through the crowd.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45