untamedness
|un/tamed/ness|
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/ʌnˈteɪmdnəs/
(untamed)
wild and uncontrolled
Etymology
Etymology Information
'untamedness' originates from the English word 'untamed', where 'un-' is a prefix meaning 'not', and 'tamed' is derived from the Old English 'tam', meaning 'domesticated'.
Historical Evolution
'untamed' changed from the Old English word 'tam' and eventually became the modern English word 'untamed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not domesticated', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being wild or not domesticated.
The untamedness of the jungle was both awe-inspiring and terrifying.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 03:40