unpickable
|un-pick-a-ble|
C1
/ʌnˈpɪkəbl̩/
not able to be undone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unpickable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'pick', which comes from Old English 'pician', meaning 'to prick or pierce'.
Historical Evolution
'pick' evolved from the Old English 'pician' and combined with the prefix 'un-' to form 'unpickable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'pick' meant 'to pierce or prick', but in modern usage, it refers to selecting or undoing something, leading to 'unpickable' meaning 'not able to be undone'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be picked or undone.
The lock was unpickable, ensuring the safety of the vault.
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Last updated: 2025/05/06 02:31