unrepaired
|un-re-paired|
B2
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/ˌʌnrɪˈpɛrd/
🇬🇧
/ˌʌnrɪˈpeəd/
(repair)
fix or mend
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unrepaired' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'repair' from Old French 'reparer', which meant 'to mend or restore'.
Historical Evolution
'repair' changed from the Old French word 'reparer' and eventually became the modern English word 'repair'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'repair' meant 'to mend or restore', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/19 08:50