unprotected
|un/pro/tect/ed|
B2
/ˌʌnprəˈtɛktɪd/
(protect)
keep safe
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unprotected' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'protected' from Latin 'protectus', where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'tectus' meant 'covered'.
Historical Evolution
'protected' changed from the Latin word 'protectus' and eventually became the modern English word 'protected'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not covered or shielded', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not guarded or shielded from harm or danger.
The village was left unprotected after the soldiers retreated.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35