unpublished
|un-pub-lished|
B2
/ʌnˈpʌblɪʃt/
(publish)
make public
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unpublished' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'publish', which comes from Latin 'publicare', meaning 'to make public'.
Historical Evolution
'publish' changed from the Old French word 'publier' and eventually became the modern English word 'publish'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'publish' meant 'to make public', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not published; not made available to the public.
The author has several unpublished manuscripts.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 04:29