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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English specialized English unspecialized From un- + specialized.
Meanings
- Having no speciality, or particular purpose.
- (of a cell or tissue) Having no speciality, or particular purpose. ▸ Having no special function.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more unspecialized | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most unspecialized | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |