unrestored
|un-re-stored|
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/ˌʌnrɪˈstɔrd/
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/ˌʌnrɪˈstɔːd/
(restore)
bring back
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unrestored' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'restore', which comes from Latin 'restaurare', meaning 'to renew or rebuild'.
Historical Evolution
'restaurare' transformed into the Old French word 'restorer', and eventually became the modern English word 'restore'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unrestored'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'restore' meant 'to renew or rebuild', and 'unrestored' has maintained the meaning of 'not having been renewed or rebuilt'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having been restored or returned to a former condition.
The old building remains unrestored, showing signs of decay.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 19:14