unpolluted
|un/po/llut/ed|
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/ˌʌnpəˈluːtɪd/
clean and pure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unpolluted' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'polluted' from Latin 'pollutus', meaning 'defiled'.
Historical Evolution
'pollutus' transformed into the Old French word 'polluer', and eventually became the modern English word 'pollute', with 'un-' added to form 'unpolluted'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'pollutus' meant 'defiled', and 'unpolluted' has consistently meant 'not defiled or contaminated'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not contaminated or tainted by pollutants; clean and pure.
The river remains unpolluted despite the industrial activities nearby.
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Last updated: 2025/02/07 18:51