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English word origin

Etymology of unsub

From un- + sub.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Abbreviation of unsubscription. · Abbreviation of unsubscriber.

verb

Abbreviation of unsubscribe.

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

From un- + sub.

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