unsweetens
|un/sweet/ens|
B2
/ʌnˈswiːtənz/
(unsweeten)
remove sweetness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unsweeten' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'reverse' and the word 'sweeten' which means 'to make sweet'.
Historical Evolution
'unsweeten' evolved from the combination of 'un-' and 'sweeten' in Middle English, maintaining its meaning of reversing sweetness.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make not sweet', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to remove sweetness from something.
She unsweetens her tea by adding more water.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45