unpressured
|un/pres/sured|
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/ʌnˈprɛʃərd/
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/ʌnˈprɛʃəd/
free from stress
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unpressured' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'pressured', which comes from the Latin word 'pressura', meaning 'to press'.
Historical Evolution
'pressura' transformed into the Old French word 'presseure', and eventually became the modern English word 'pressure'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unpressured'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'pressura' meant 'to press', but over time, 'pressure' evolved to mean 'the exertion of force'. 'Unpressured' retains the meaning of 'not under force or stress'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45