unveiler
|un/veil/er|
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/ʌnˈveɪlər/
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/ʌnˈveɪlə/
(unveil)
reveal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unveil' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'unveilen,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'veil' meant 'to cover or conceal.'
Historical Evolution
'unveilen' transformed into the modern English word 'unveil' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove a veil or covering,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to reveal or disclose something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/12 13:57