unsponsored
|un-spon-sored|
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/ʌnˈspɒnsərd/
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/ʌnˈspɒnsəd/
(sponsor)
financial supporter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unsponsored' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'sponsor', which comes from Latin 'spondere', meaning 'to promise'.
Historical Evolution
'sponsor' changed from the Latin word 'spondere' and eventually became the modern English word 'sponsor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'sponsor' meant 'to promise', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to support or finance'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having a sponsor or financial backing.
The event was unsponsored, relying solely on donations.
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Last updated: 2025/02/28 01:06