untended
|un/tend/ed|
B2
/ʌnˈtɛndɪd/
(tend)
incline or care
Etymology
Etymology Information
'untended' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'tend' meaning 'to care for'.
Historical Evolution
'tend' changed from the Old French word 'tendre' and eventually became the modern English word 'tend'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'tend' meant 'to stretch or extend', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to care for'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not cared for or looked after.
The garden was left untended for weeks.
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Last updated: 2025/02/11 07:43