unmarked
|un-marked|
B2
🇺🇸
/ʌnˈmɑrkt/
🇬🇧
/ʌnˈmɑːkt/
without distinguishing marks
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unmarked' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'marked' from Old English 'mearcian' meaning 'to mark'.
Historical Evolution
'unmarked' evolved from the Old English 'unmearcod' meaning 'not marked'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not marked or labeled', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having any distinguishing marks or features.
The package was delivered in an unmarked box.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45