unremarkable
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/ˌʌnrɪˈmɑrkəbl/
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/ˌʌnrɪˈmɑːkəbl/
(remarkable)
worthy of notice
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unremarkable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'remarkable', which comes from the Latin 'remarcabilis', meaning 'worthy of notice'.
Historical Evolution
'remarkable' transformed from the Latin word 'remarcabilis' and eventually became the modern English word 'remarkable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'remarkable' meant 'worthy of notice', and 'unremarkable' evolved to mean 'not worthy of notice'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not particularly interesting or special; ordinary.
The movie was unremarkable, lacking any memorable scenes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39