Undevoured is spelled as /ˌʌndɪˈvaʊəd/. The word is composed of the prefix "un-", which means "not", and "devoured", which is the past participle of the verb "devour". The pronunciation of "devoured" (/dɪˈvaʊəd/) gives the middle syllable its "o" sound as in "out". However, in undevoured, this sound is replaced with the schwa sound /ə/. This spelling communicates that the word is made up of two separate parts and highlights its negative connotation.
There is no dictionary definition available for the word "undevoured" as it does not exist in the English language. It is a non-standard or nonexistent term. However, based on the word structure, we can analyze the components to understand its potential meaning.
The prefix "un-" in English is commonly used to indicate negation or to reverse the meaning of a word. For example, "undo" means to reverse an action or "unhappy" means not happy. In this case, the prefix suggests that "devoured" might be the base word.
"Devoured" is the past tense of the verb "devour," which means to eat something quickly and voraciously, taking large bites or swallowing it entirely. It can also be used metaphorically to signify the consumption or destruction of something in a forceful or ravenous manner.
Therefore, "undevoured" would imply the opposite, suggesting that something has not been eaten or consumed in a rapid, aggressive, or all-encompassing manner. It might indicate that the subject referred to has remained intact, whole, or untouched.
However, since "undevoured" is not an officially recognized English word, its meaning would be subject to interpretation based on the context in which it is used.
Not eaten up.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.