unnoticeability
|un-no-tice-a-bil-i-ty|
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/ʌnˌnoʊtɪsəˈbɪləti/
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/ʌnˌnəʊtɪsəˈbɪləti/
(unnoticeable)
not easily seen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unnoticeable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'noticeable', which comes from the Latin 'notitia', meaning 'a being known'.
Historical Evolution
'unnoticeable' evolved from the Middle English 'notable', which was derived from the Latin 'notabilis', meaning 'worthy of note'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not worthy of being noticed', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not easily seen or detected'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being unnoticeable.
The unnoticeability of the small changes made the transition seamless.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 20:24