unfashionableness
|un-fash-ion-a-ble-ness|
C1
/ʌnˈfæʃənəblnəs/
(unfashionable)
not trendy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unfashionableness' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'fashionable', which comes from the Latin 'fashionabilis', meaning 'able to be made'.
Historical Evolution
'unfashionable' changed from the Middle English word 'fashyonable' and eventually became the modern English word 'unfashionable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be made in fashion', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not in accordance with current fashion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being not in accordance with current fashion or style.
Her unfashionableness was evident in her outdated wardrobe.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39