unrevealing
|un/re/veal/ing|
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/ˌʌnrɪˈviːlɪŋ/
not disclosing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unrevealing' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'reveal' from Latin 'revelare', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'velare' meant 'to cover'.
Historical Evolution
'revelare' transformed into the Old French word 'reveler', and eventually became the modern English word 'reveal', with 'un-' added to form 'unrevealing'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'reveal' meant 'to uncover or disclose', and 'unrevealing' evolved to mean 'not uncovering or disclosing'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not providing any insight or information; not revealing.
The politician's speech was unrevealing about his future plans.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45