unpaid
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B2
/ʌnˈpeɪd/
not paid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unpaid' originates from Old English, specifically the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'paid' from Latin 'pacare,' meaning 'to satisfy or settle.'
Historical Evolution
'unpaid' changed from the Old English word 'unpaed' and eventually became the modern English word 'unpaid.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not satisfied or settled,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not yet paid.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not yet paid; not having received payment.
The invoice remains unpaid.
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