unrated
|un/rat/ed|
B2
/ʌnˈreɪtɪd/
(rate)
classification or ranking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unrated' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'rate' from Middle English 'raten', which meant 'to estimate or value'.
Historical Evolution
'rate' changed from the Middle English word 'raten' and eventually became the modern English word 'rate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rate' meant 'to estimate or value', but over time it evolved to include the concept of assigning a specific value or classification.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having been given a rating or evaluation.
The movie was released in an unrated version.
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Last updated: 2025/01/28 04:12