unreplied
|un/re/plied|
B2
/ˌʌn.rɪˈplaɪd/
(reply)
respond
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unreplied' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'reply', which comes from the Latin word 'replicare', meaning 'to fold back'.
Historical Evolution
'reply' changed from the Old French word 'replier' and eventually became the modern English word 'reply'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'reply' meant 'to fold back', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to respond'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having received a response or answer.
The email remained unreplied for several days.
Synonyms
Antonyms
repliedanswered
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41