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untoasted

|un-toast-ed|

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/ˌʌnˈtoʊstɪd/

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/ˌʌnˈtəʊstɪd/

not browned by heat

Etymology
Etymology Information

'untoasted' originates from English, formed by the negative prefix 'un-' + the past participle 'toasted' (from the verb 'toast'), where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'toast' ultimately traces to Latin 'tostare' meaning 'to roast or scorch.'

Historical Evolution

'toast' comes from Latin 'tostare' (to roast/scorch), entered English via medieval/Old French and Middle English (e.g. Middle English 'tosten'), becoming modern English 'toast'; 'untoasted' is a later English formation using the prefix 'un-' attached to the past participle.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'toast' meant 'to roast or scorch'; over time it narrowed to mean 'to brown bread by heat,' and 'untoasted' accordingly came to mean 'not toasted' (not browned by heat).

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not toasted; not subjected to toasting or browning by heat (e.g., bread that has not been put in a toaster or oven).

She prefers untoasted bread with butter.

Synonyms

not toastedunroastedraw

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/11/13 10:37