uninvestigated
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/ˌʌnɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtɪd/
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/ˌʌnɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪtɪd/
(investigate)
detailed examination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uninvestigated' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'investigate', which comes from Latin 'investigare', meaning 'to track or trace'.
Historical Evolution
'investigare' transformed into the Old French word 'investiguer', and eventually became the modern English word 'investigate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to track or trace', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to examine or inquire into'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not examined or explored thoroughly.
The case remains uninvestigated due to lack of evidence.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35