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unverified

|un/ver/i/fied|

B2

/ʌnˈvɛrɪfaɪd/

(verify)

confirm truth

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'unverified' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'verify', which comes from Latin 'verificare', where 'verus' meant 'true' and 'facere' meant 'to make'.

Historical Evolution

'verificare' transformed into the Old French word 'verifier', and eventually became the modern English word 'verify'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make true', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to confirm the truth of something'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not confirmed as true or accurate.

The report remains unverified.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40