How Do You Spell UNIMPORTANCES?

Pronunciation: [ˌʌnɪmpˈɔːtənsɪz] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "unimportances" is with an "a" and not an "e" as it is a plural form of the word "unimportance." The phonetic transcription of this word is /ʌnɪmˈpɔːt(ə)nsɪz/ with an unstressed "a" sound in the third syllable. It is important to pay attention to the spelling of plural forms to ensure clarity and accuracy in written communication.

Common Misspellings for UNIMPORTANCES

Etymology of UNIMPORTANCES

The word "unimportances" is a derivative of the word "importance". "Importance" originated from the French word "importance", which came from the Latin word "importans" (present participle of "importare"), meaning "to bring in, to import". "Importare" is a combination of the prefix "im-" (meaning "into") and the Latin verb "portare" (meaning "to carry"). The suffix "-ance" is commonly added to verb stems in French to form nouns indicating a quality or state. Therefore, "importance" refers to the quality or state of being important. By adding the negating prefix "un-" to "importance", the word "unimportance" is formed, which means the absence of importance or the quality of lacking significance or value.

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