untreated
|un-treated|
B2
/ʌnˈtriːtɪd/
(treat)
handle with care
Etymology
Etymology Information
'untreated' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'treat' from Old French 'traitier', which meant 'to handle or deal with'.
Historical Evolution
'traitier' transformed into the Middle English word 'treaten', and eventually became the modern English word 'treat'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'treat' meant 'to handle or deal with', but over time it evolved to include the idea of applying a process or substance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having been treated with a process or substance.
The untreated water is not safe to drink.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42