unrealized
|un/real/ized|
B2
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/ʌnˈriːəˌlaɪzd/
🇬🇧
/ʌnˈrɪəlaɪzd/
(realize)
understand clearly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unrealized' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'realize' from Old French 'realiser', which meant 'to make real'.
Historical Evolution
'realiser' transformed into the English word 'realize', and with the addition of the prefix 'un-', it became 'unrealized'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not made real', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not achieved or fulfilled.
His potential as a musician remains unrealized.
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Adjective 2
not converted into actual money or profit.
The company has unrealized gains from its investments.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41