unprovided
|un-pro-vid-ed|
C1
/ˌʌnprəˈvaɪdɪd/
(provide)
supply conditionally
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unprovided' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'provide', which comes from Latin 'providere', where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'videre' meant 'to see'.
Historical Evolution
'providere' transformed into the Old French word 'proveer', and eventually became the modern English word 'provide'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unprovided'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'provide' meant 'to foresee or prepare', but 'unprovided' evolved to mean 'not supplied or equipped'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not supplied with what is necessary or required.
The travelers were unprovided for the harsh weather conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45