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unsealed

|un/sealed|

/ʌnˈsiːld/

(unseal)

open a seal

Base Form	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
unseal	unseals	unseals	unsealed	unsealed	unsealing

Etymology

Etymology Information

'unsealed' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'seal', which comes from the Latin word 'sigillum', meaning 'a small image or sign'.

Historical Evolution

'seal' changed from the Old French word 'seel' and eventually became the modern English word 'seal'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'seal' meant 'a small image or sign', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to close securely'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'unseal'.

He unsealed the letter with care.

Synonyms

opened revealed

Antonyms

sealed closed

Adjective 1

not sealed; open or exposed.

The unsealed envelope lay on the table.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45