untouchable
|un/touch/a/ble|
C1
/ʌnˈtʌtʃəbl/
immune to touch or influence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'untouchable' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'untoucheable,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'touchable' meant 'able to be touched.'
Historical Evolution
'untoucheable' transformed into the modern English word 'untouchable' through linguistic evolution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be touched,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that is not to be touched or interfered with.
In the organization, the CEO is considered untouchable.
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Adjective 1
not able to be touched or affected.
The artifact is untouchable due to its fragility.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45