unexciting
|un-ex-cit-ing|
B2
/ˌʌnɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
(excite)
stimulating enthusiasm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unexciting' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'exciting' from Latin 'excitare', where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'citare' meant 'to call'.
Historical Evolution
'exciting' changed from the Latin word 'excitare' and eventually became the modern English word 'exciting'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'exciting' meant 'to call out or summon', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing excitement'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45