unwinnable
|un-win-na-ble|
C1
/ʌnˈwɪnəbəl/
impossible to win
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unwinnable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'winnable', which comes from 'win', meaning 'to achieve victory'.
Historical Evolution
'winnable' evolved from the Old English word 'winnan', meaning 'to strive or contend', and eventually became the modern English word 'win'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'winnan' meant 'to strive or contend', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to achieve victory'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be won or achieved.
The battle was deemed unwinnable due to the overwhelming odds.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45