unrealistically
|un-real-is-tic-al-ly|
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/ˌʌnˌriːəˈlɪstɪkli/
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/ˌʌnˌrɪəˈlɪstɪkli/
(unrealistic)
not practical
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unrealistically' originates from the word 'unrealistic', which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', and 'realistic', which comes from 'real' meaning 'actual'.
Historical Evolution
'unrealistic' evolved from the combination of 'un-' and 'realistic', which was influenced by the word 'real' from Old French 'reel', and Latin 'realis'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not based on reality', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not realistic or practical.
He set unrealistically high expectations for the project.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42