unrepaid
|un-re-paid|
B2
/ˌʌn.rɪˈpeɪd/
not paid back
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unrepaid' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'repaid', which comes from the Latin 'repayere', meaning 'to pay back'.
Historical Evolution
'repaid' changed from the Old French word 'repayer' and eventually became the modern English word 'repaid'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pay back', but with the prefix 'un-', it evolved into its current meaning of 'not paid back'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not paid back or returned.
The loan remained unrepaid for several years.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45