Etymology
The word "un" is derived from the Old English prefix "un-", which had the same meaning as the modern English prefix. This prefix is cognate with the Latin prefix "in-" and the Greek prefix "an-".
Meaning
The prefix "un-" means "not" or "opposite of". It is used to form adjectives and adverbs that negate or reverse the meaning of the base word.
Origin
The Old English prefix "un-" is ultimately derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*neg-", which also means "not" or "opposite of". This root is found in many other languages, including Latin, Greek, and Sanskrit.
Examples
The prefix "un-" can be used to create many different words, including:
These words all have the opposite meaning of the base word. For example, the word "unaware" means "not aware" or "ignorant".
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