unsubsidized
|un/sub/si/dized|
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/ʌnˈsʌbsɪˌdaɪzd/
not financially supported
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unsubsidized' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'subsidized,' which comes from Latin 'subsidium,' meaning 'support or aid.'
Historical Evolution
'subsidium' transformed into the English word 'subsidy,' and eventually became 'subsidized' with the addition of the suffix '-ized.' The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unsubsidized.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'subsidium' meant 'support or aid,' and 'unsubsidized' now means 'not receiving support or aid.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not receiving financial support or aid from the government or another organization.
The unsubsidized loan had a higher interest rate.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45