unperformable
|un-per-form-a-ble|
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/ˌʌnpərˈfɔːrməbl/
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/ˌʌnpəˈfɔːməbl/
(perform)
carry out
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unperformable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'perform,' which comes from Old French 'parfornir,' meaning 'to complete or accomplish.'
Historical Evolution
'perform' changed from the Old French word 'parfornir' and eventually became the modern English word 'perform.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'perform' meant 'to complete or accomplish,' but over time it evolved to include the idea of executing or carrying out an action.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being performed or executed.
The task was deemed unperformable due to the lack of resources.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 23:10