unsuggested

sug·gest

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh g-jest, suh-]
- /səgˈdʒɛst, sə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh g-jest, suh-]
- /səgˈdʒɛst, sə-/

Definitions of unsuggested word

verb with object unsuggested to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored. 1
verb with object unsuggested to propose (a person or thing) as suitable or possible for some purpose: We suggested him for president. 1
verb with object unsuggested (of things) to prompt the consideration, making, doing, etc., of: The glove suggests that she was at the scene of the crime. 1
verb with object unsuggested to bring before a person's mind indirectly or without plain expression: I didn't tell him to leave, I only suggested it. 1
verb with object unsuggested to call (something) up in the mind through association or natural connection of ideas: The music suggests a still night. 1
adjective unsuggested Not suggested. 0

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Origin of unsuggested

First appearance:

before 1520

One of the 28% oldest English words

1520-30; < Latin suggestus (past participle of suggerere to build up, supply, hint, suggest), equivalent to sug- sug- + ges- (past participle stem of gerere to carry, do, display) + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Unsuggested

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unsuggested popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% 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".

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