undecorated
|un-de-co-rat-ed|
B2
/ʌnˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪd/
plain, unadorned
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undecorated' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'decorated' from Latin 'decoratus', where 'decorare' meant 'to adorn'.
Historical Evolution
'decoratus' transformed into the English word 'decorate', and with the addition of the prefix 'un-', it became 'undecorated'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not adorned', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/26 19:21