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Unimagined: meaning, definitions and examples

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unimagined

 

[ ʌnΙͺˈmΓ¦dΚ’Ιͺnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

unexpected possibilities

Unimagined refers to something that has not been considered, conceived, or anticipated. It often describes scenarios or outcomes that are beyond human imagination or expectation.

Synonyms

incomprehensible, inconceivable, unexpected, unforeseen

Examples of usage

  • The unimagined beauty of the sunset left us speechless.
  • In unimagined ways, the technology has transformed our daily lives.
  • She achieved unimagined success in her career.
  • The unimagined consequences of the decision dawned on him later.

Etymology

The word 'unimagined' is derived from the prefix 'un-' which indicates negation and the root 'imagined' which comes from the Latin word 'imaginari', meaning to form a mental image of something. The prefix modifies the term 'imagined', suggesting a lack of capacity to form a mental image or consider a scenario. The usage of 'unimagined' emphasizes situations or outcomes that are not just unthought of, but are also astonishing or remarkable in nature. The term has evolved in modern usage to often describe breakthroughs or discoveries that were previously thought impossible or outside the realm of possibility. Its origins reflect a linguistic trend where negation and root words combine to express complex ideas succinctly.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,472 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.