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unpriced

|un/priced|

B2

/ʌnˈpraɪst/

without a price

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unpriced' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'price', which comes from Old French 'pris', meaning 'value' or 'worth'.

Historical Evolution

'price' changed from the Old French word 'pris' and eventually became the modern English word 'price'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'price' meant 'value' or 'worth', and 'unpriced' has retained the meaning of 'not having a price'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not having a price marked or assigned.

The items on the shelf were unpriced, making it difficult to decide what to buy.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45