unblocked
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/ʌnˈblɑːkt/
🇬🇧
/ʌnˈblɒkt/
(unblock)
remove obstruction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unblocked' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'blocked', where 'block' meant 'to obstruct'.
Historical Evolution
'unblocked' changed from the Old English word 'bloc' meaning 'barrier' and eventually became the modern English word 'unblocked'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not obstructed', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not obstructed or impeded; free from blockage.
The drain is now unblocked.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42