un-debated

un-de·bate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh n dih-beyt]
- /ən dɪˈbeɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh n dih-beyt]
- /ən dɪˈbeɪt/

Definitions of un-debated word

noun un-debated a discussion, as of a public question in an assembly, involving opposing viewpoints: a debate in the Senate on farm price supports. 1
noun un-debated a formal contest in which the affirmative and negative sides of a proposition are advocated by opposing speakers. 1
noun un-debated deliberation; consideration. 1
noun un-debated Archaic. strife; contention. 1
verb without object un-debated to engage in argument or discussion, as in a legislative or public assembly: When we left, the men were still debating. 1
verb without object un-debated to participate in a formal debate. 1

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Origin of un-debated

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; (v.) Middle English debaten < Old French debatre, equivalent to de- de- + batre to beat < Latin battere, earlier battuere; (noun) Middle English debat < Old French, derivative of debatre

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Parts of speech for Un-debated

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un-debated popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".