unauthorized
|un-au-tho-rized|
B2
/ʌnˈɔːθəraɪzd/
(authorize)
grant permission
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unauthorized' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'authorize' from Old French 'autoriser', which in turn comes from Latin 'auctorizare', meaning 'to give authority'.
Historical Evolution
'authorize' changed from the Old French word 'autoriser' and eventually became the modern English word 'authorize'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to give authority', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not having official permission'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having official permission or approval.
The unauthorized access to the building was reported.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41