unlicensed
|un-li-censed|
B2
/ʌnˈlaɪsənst/
(license)
official permission
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unlicensed' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'license' from Latin 'licentia', meaning 'freedom' or 'permission'.
Historical Evolution
'license' changed from the Latin word 'licentia' and eventually became the modern English word 'license'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'freedom or permission', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'official permission'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having an official license or permission.
The driver was caught driving an unlicensed vehicle.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41