unscentedly
|un-scent-ed-ly|
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/ʌnˈsɛntɪdli/
(unscented)
without scent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unscentedly' originates from the English word 'unscented,' where 'un-' is a prefix meaning 'not' and 'scented' refers to having a smell or fragrance.
Historical Evolution
'unscented' changed from the Old English word 'scent' and eventually became the modern English word 'unscented' with the addition of the prefix 'un-' and the adverbial suffix '-ly' to form 'unscentedly'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without scent,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that lacks any scent or fragrance.
The room was cleaned unscentedly, leaving no trace of any fragrance.
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Last updated: 2025/03/12 00:09