unauthenticated
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/ˌʌnɔːˈθɛntɪˌkeɪtɪd/
not verified
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unauthenticated' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'authenticate' from Greek 'authentikos' meaning 'genuine'.
Historical Evolution
'unauthenticated' evolved from the combination of 'un-' and 'authenticate', which itself came from the Greek word 'authentikos'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not genuine or real', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not verified or proven to be true or genuine.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45