unwinged
|un/winged|
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/ʌnˈwɪŋd/
without wings
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unwinged' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'winged' meaning 'having wings'.
Historical Evolution
'unwinged' was formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to the word 'winged', which has been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not having wings', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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