unposed
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/ʌnˈpoʊzd/
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/ʌnˈpəʊzd/
(pose)
assume a position
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unposed' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'pose' from Latin 'pausare' meaning 'to pause or rest'.
Historical Evolution
'pose' changed from the Old French word 'poser' and eventually became the modern English word 'pose'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'pose' meant 'to place or set', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to arrange or position'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not arranged or positioned deliberately; natural or spontaneous.
The photographer captured an unposed moment of the family laughing together.
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Last updated: 2025/02/16 10:06