isn't
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/ˈɪzənt/
(is not)
negation of 'is'
Etymology
Etymology Information
'isn't' originates from English, specifically the contraction of 'is' and 'not'.
Historical Evolution
'is not' contracted into 'isn't' in modern English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'is not', and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35