uninvited
|un-in-vit-ed|
B2
/ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪd/
(invite)
ask to join
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uninvited' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'invite', which comes from Latin 'invitare', meaning 'to invite'.
Historical Evolution
'invite' changed from the Latin word 'invitare' and eventually became the modern English word 'invite'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'invite' meant 'to ask someone to join', and 'uninvited' evolved to mean 'not asked to join'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having been asked or requested to attend or participate.
He showed up at the party uninvited.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42