untaming
|un/tam/ing|
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/ʌnˈteɪmɪŋ/
(untame)
making wild
Etymology
Etymology Information
'untame' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'tame' from Old English 'tam' meaning 'domesticated'.
Historical Evolution
'untame' evolved from the Old English word 'tam' and the prefix 'un-' was added to indicate the opposite meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not domesticated', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'making something wild'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of making something wild or less controlled.
The process of untaming the garden allowed it to flourish naturally.
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Last updated: 2025/01/21 05:58