unroadworthy
|un/road/wor/thy|
B2
🇺🇸
/ʌnˈroʊdwɜrði/
🇬🇧
/ʌnˈrəʊdwɜːði/
(roadworthy)
fit for the road
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unroadworthy' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'roadworthy', which means 'fit for use on the road'.
Historical Evolution
'unroadworthy' was formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to 'roadworthy', a term that has been in use since the early 20th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not fit for use on the road', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not in a suitable condition to be driven on the road.
The car was deemed unroadworthy after the accident.
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Last updated: 2025/01/21 18:41