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unveiling

|un-veil-ing|

B2

/ʌnˈveɪlɪŋ/

(unveil)

reveal

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'unveil' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'unveilen,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'veil' meant 'to cover.'

Historical Evolution

'unveilen' transformed into the modern English word 'unveil.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to remove a veil,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to reveal or disclose something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a ceremony or event where something is revealed or made public for the first time.

The unveiling of the new statue was attended by hundreds.

Synonyms

Verb 1

present participle of 'unveil'.

They are unveiling the new product next week.

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35