unmasked
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/ʌnˈmæst/
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/ʌnˈmɑːskt/
(unmask)
reveal identity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unmask' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'mask', which comes from the Middle French 'masque', meaning 'a covering to hide or protect the face'.
Historical Evolution
'masque' transformed into the English word 'mask', and eventually combined with the prefix 'un-' to form the modern English word 'unmask'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove a mask', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to reveal the true nature or identity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to remove a mask or disguise from someone or something.
The detective unmasked the criminal in front of everyone.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41