unmusical
|un-mu-si-cal|
C1
/ʌnˈmjuːzɪkəl/
lacking musical quality
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unmusical' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'musical' from Latin 'musica', meaning 'music'.
Historical Evolution
'musical' changed from the Latin word 'musica' and eventually became the modern English word 'musical'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to music', but with the prefix 'un-', it evolved into its current meaning of 'not having a pleasant sound'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having a pleasant sound; lacking musical quality.
The unmusical noise from the construction site was quite distracting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35