unimportant
|un-im-por-tant|
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/ˌʌnɪmˈpɔrtnt/
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/ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːtənt/
lacking significance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unimportant' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'important', which comes from Latin 'importare', meaning 'to bring in'.
Historical Evolution
'unimportant' evolved from the Middle English word 'important', with the prefix 'un-' added to negate its meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'important' meant 'to bring in or carry', but over time, it evolved to mean 'significant or of great value'. Adding 'un-' negated this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking significance or value; not important.
The details were unimportant to the overall outcome.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39