unvoiced
|un/voiced|
B2
/ʌnˈvɔɪst/
silent, voiceless
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unvoiced' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'voice', which comes from Latin 'vox', meaning 'voice'.
Historical Evolution
'unvoiced' changed from the Middle English word 'unvoiced' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not having a voice', but over time it evolved to include meanings related to silence and phonetics.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35