unmelodic
|un-me-lo-dic|
C1
/ˌʌnməˈlɒdɪk/
lacking melody
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unmelodic' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'melodic' from Greek 'melōidikos', where 'melōidia' meant 'melody'.
Historical Evolution
'melōidikos' transformed into the Latin word 'melodicus', and eventually became the modern English word 'melodic', with 'un-' added to form 'unmelodic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'melodic' meant 'related to melody', and 'unmelodic' evolved to mean 'not having a melody'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having a pleasant or harmonious sound.
The song was unmelodic and difficult to listen to.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42