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unabsolved

ab·solve
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ab-zolv, -solv]
    • /æbˈzɒlv, -ˈsɒlv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ab-zolv, -solv]
    • /æbˈzɒlv, -ˈsɒlv/

Definitions of unabsolved word

  • verb with object unabsolved to free from guilt or blame or their consequences: The court absolved her of guilt in his death. 1
  • verb with object unabsolved to set free or release, as from some duty, obligation, or responsibility (usually followed by from): to be absolved from one's oath. 1
  • verb with object unabsolved to grant pardon for. 1
  • verb with object unabsolved Ecclesiastical. to grant or pronounce remission of sins to. to remit (a sin) by absolution. to declare (censure, as excommunication) removed. 1
  • adjective unabsolved not absolved or freed from blame 0
  • adjective unabsolved not settled or resolved 0

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Origin of unabsolved

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin absolvere, equivalent to ab- ab- + solvere to loosen; see solve

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Parts of speech for Unabsolved

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unabsolved popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% 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".

unabsolved usage trend in Literature

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