untrimmed
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B2
/ʌnˈtrɪmd/
(trim)
neat and tidy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'untrimmed' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'trim', which comes from Middle English 'trimmen', meaning 'to make neat'.
Historical Evolution
'trimmen' transformed into the modern English word 'trim', and with the addition of the prefix 'un-', it became 'untrimmed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'trim' meant 'to make neat', and 'untrimmed' has consistently meant 'not made neat'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45
