unreleased
|un-re-leased|
B2
/ˌʌn.rɪˈliːst/
(release)
set free
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unreleased' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'release', which comes from Old French 'releser', meaning 'to set free'.
Historical Evolution
'releser' transformed into the Middle English word 'relesen', and eventually became the modern English word 'release'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'release' meant 'to set free', and 'unreleased' has maintained the meaning of 'not set free' or 'not made available'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not made available to the public or not officially issued.
The band has several unreleased tracks from their last album.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 09:16