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unskimmed

|un/skimmed|

B2

/ʌnˈskɪmd/

(skim)

remove surface

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjective
skimskimsskimsskimmedskimmedskimmingskimmerskimmed
Etymology
Etymology Information

'unskimmed' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'skim', which comes from Middle English 'skimmen', derived from Old Norse 'skima', meaning 'to shine or gleam'.

Historical Evolution

'skim' changed from the Old Norse word 'skima' and eventually became the modern English word 'skim'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'skim' meant 'to shine or gleam', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to remove a substance from the surface'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not having had the cream removed; full-fat, as in milk.

The recipe calls for unskimmed milk to achieve a richer flavor.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45