unmined

mine

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mahyn]
- /maɪn/
- /ˌʌnˈmaɪnd /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahyn]
- /maɪn/

Definitions of unmined word

noun unmined an excavation made in the earth for the purpose of extracting ores, coal, precious stones, etc. 1
noun unmined a place where such minerals may be obtained, either by excavation or by washing the soil. 1
noun unmined a natural deposit of such minerals. 1
noun unmined an abundant source; store: a mine of information. 1
noun unmined a device containing a charge of explosive in a watertight casing, floating on or moored beneath the surface of the water for the purpose of blowing up an enemy ship that strikes it or passes close by it. 1
noun unmined a similar device used on land against personnel or vehicles; land mine. 1

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Origin of unmined

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; 1875-80 for def 5; (v.) Middle English minen < Old French miner (cognate with Provençal, Spanish minar, Italian minare) < Vulgar Latin *mīnāre, probably < a Celtic base *mein-; compare MIr méin, Welsh mwyn ore, mineral; (noun) Middle English < Middle French, perhaps noun derivative of miner; compare Medieval Latin mina mine, mineral

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Parts of speech for Unmined

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unmined popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% 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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