unquotable
|un-quot-a-ble|
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/ʌnˈkwoʊtəbl/
🇬🇧
/ʌnˈkwəʊtəbl/
not suitable for quoting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unquotable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'quotable', which comes from the Latin 'quotare', meaning 'to mark a number'.
Historical Evolution
'quotable' changed from the Latin word 'quotare' and eventually became the modern English word 'quotable'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unquotable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'quotable' meant 'worthy of being quoted', and 'unquotable' evolved to mean 'not worthy of being quoted'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not suitable or appropriate for quoting.
The statement was deemed unquotable due to its offensive nature.
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Last updated: 2025/05/28 09:08