unchecked
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B2
/ʌnˈtʃɛkt/
(check)
examine or stop
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unchecked' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'check', which comes from Old French 'eschequier', meaning 'to stop or restrain'.
Historical Evolution
'check' evolved from the Old French word 'eschequier', which was used in the context of stopping or restraining.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'check' meant 'to stop or restrain', but 'unchecked' evolved to mean 'not stopped or restrained'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not restrained or controlled.
The unchecked growth of the plant took over the garden.
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Adjective 2
not examined or verified.
The unchecked data led to errors in the report.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45