unconfined
|un-con-fined|
B2
/ˌʌn.kənˈfaɪnd/
free from limits
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unconfined' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'confined' from Latin 'confinare', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'finis' meant 'boundary'.
Historical Evolution
'confined' changed from the Latin word 'confinare' and eventually became the modern English word 'confined'. Adding the prefix 'un-' formed 'unconfined'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'confined' meant 'to keep within limits', and 'unconfined' evolved to mean 'not kept within limits'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not restricted or limited; free.
The bird flew in the unconfined sky.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39