English word origin

Etymology of unend

From un- (prefix denoting reversal) + end (verb).

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

verb

To undo or reverse the end or ending of

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From un- (prefix denoting reversal) + end (verb).

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

Absence or lack of ending; continuation; infinity

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From un- (“lack of”) + end (noun).

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