unascertained

as·cer·tain

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [as-er-teyn]
- /ˌæs ərˈteɪn/
- /ˌʌnˌæsəˈteɪnd /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [as-er-teyn]
- /ˌæs ərˈteɪn/

Definitions of unascertained word

verb with object unascertained to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine: to ascertain the facts. 1
verb with object unascertained Archaic. to make certain, clear, or definitely known. 1
adjective unascertained not made certain or known; unidentified 0

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Origin of unascertained

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English, variant of assertain, acertain < Middle French acertain- (tonic stem of acertener to make certain), equivalent to a- a-5 + certain certain

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Parts of speech for Unascertained

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unascertained popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for unascertained

adj unascertained

incog — Incognito.

Just one Synonym for unascertained

Antonyms for unascertained

adjective unascertained

identified — to recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing; verify the identity of: to identify handwriting; to identify the bearer of a check.

Just one Antonym for unascertained

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