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unwrinkled

|un-wrin-kled|

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/ʌnˈrɪŋkəld/

smooth surface

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unwrinkled' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'wrinkled', which comes from Middle English 'wrinkel', meaning 'a small fold or crease'.

Historical Evolution

'wrinkel' transformed into the modern English word 'wrinkle', and with the addition of the prefix 'un-', it became 'unwrinkled'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'wrinkle' meant 'a small fold or crease', and 'unwrinkled' has consistently meant 'without wrinkles'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

smooth and free from wrinkles.

The shirt was unwrinkled after ironing.

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Last updated: 2025/03/02 23:15