unquickenable
|un-quick-en-a-ble|
C2
/ʌnˈkwɪkənəbl/
incapable of being revived
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unquickenable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'quicken,' which comes from Old English 'cwic,' meaning 'alive.'
Historical Evolution
'quicken' changed from the Old English word 'cwic' and eventually became the modern English word 'quicken.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'quicken' meant 'to come to life,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make or become faster or more active.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being quickened or brought to life.
The old, withered tree was unquickenable, despite the gardener's best efforts.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 07:22