The spelling of the word "more unblunted" reflects its pronunciation. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /mɔːr ʌnˈblʌntɪd/. The first syllable "more" is pronounced with a long "o" sound, while "unblunted" is pronounced with stress on the second syllable and a schwa sound in the third syllable. The spelling of "unblunted" includes the prefix "un," which means "not," and the root word "blunted," meaning dulled or reduced in force. Together, "more unblunted" means even less dulled than before.
The phrase "more unblunted" does not have a specific etymology as it is a combination of two words. However, we can look at the origins of each word individually:
1. "More": The word "more" comes from the Old English word "māra" which means "greater" or "additional". It has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word "*maizô".
2. "Unblunted": The word "unblunted" is derived from the verb "blunt" which means to make something dull or less sharp. The prefix "un-" is added to negate the meaning, indicating "not" or "lacking". "Blunt" comes from the Old English word "blont", which originally meant "blunt" or "dull".
Therefore, when combined, "more unblunted" suggests something that is becoming even less sharp or duller than before.