unquestioningly
|un-ques-tion-ing-ly|
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/ʌnˈkwɛstʃənɪŋli/
(unquestioning)
accepting without doubt
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unquestioningly' originates from the English word 'unquestioning,' where 'un-' is a prefix meaning 'not,' and 'questioning' is derived from 'question,' meaning 'to ask or inquire.'
Historical Evolution
'unquestioning' evolved from the Middle English word 'questioun,' which was derived from the Latin word 'quaestionem,' meaning 'a seeking, inquiry.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not asking questions,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that does not question or doubt.
She followed the instructions unquestioningly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41
