unveiling
|un/veil/ing|
B2
/ʌnˈveɪlɪŋ/
(unveil)
reveal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unveil' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'unveilen,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'veil' meant 'to cover.'
Historical Evolution
'unveilen' transformed into the modern English word 'unveil.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove a veil,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to reveal or disclose something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a ceremony or event where something is revealed or made public for the first time.
The unveiling of the new statue was attended by hundreds.
Synonyms
Verb 1
present participle of 'unveil'.
They are unveiling the new product next week.
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35