UNPIERCED Meaning and
Definition
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The term "unpierced" refers to something that has not been penetrated, perforated, or pierced. It is the absence of any openings, holes, or punctures on an object's surface. This word is commonly used to describe an untouched or unaltered state of an item that has the potential to be pierced, such as an earring, body part, fabric, or material.
In the context of body modification, "unpierced" typically describes a body part, particularly the skin or flesh, that has not undergone the process of piercing, where a hole is created in the body to insert jewelry or other decorative objects. Therefore, an unpierced ear refers to an earlobe or other part of the ear that does not have any pierced holes for earrings or other adornments.
Similarly, unpierced fabric or material refers to its pristine condition without any intentional perforations or holes. This can be particularly relevant while talking about textiles, carpets, leather, or any other material susceptible to piercing or perforation.
In a figurative sense, "unpierced" may also be used to describe a state of being invulnerable or impervious to emotional or psychological disturbance, as if one's spirit or soul has not been penetrated or affected by negative influences.
Overall, "unpierced" denotes the absence of any intentional or accidental punctures, openings, or perforations, whether in physical or metaphorical sense.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for UNPIERCED
- ynpierced
- hnpierced
- jnpierced
- inpierced
- 8npierced
- 7npierced
- ubpierced
- umpierced
- ujpierced
- uhpierced
- unoierced
- unlierced
- un-ierced
- un0ierced
- unpuerced
- unpjerced
- unpkerced
- unpoerced
- unp9erced
Etymology of UNPIERCED
The word "unpierced" is formed by adding the prefix "un-" to the word "pierced".
The word "pierced" comes from the verb "pierce", which has roots in Middle English (circa 13th century) and Old French "percer", both derived from Late Latin "pertusiare" meaning "to make a hole". The Late Latin word is a combination of "per-" (through) and "tusus" (a past participle of "tundere", meaning "to beat" or "to strike").
Therefore, "unpierced" simply means "not pierced", indicating something that hasn't been penetrated or made a hole in.
Similar spelling words for UNPIERCED
- unfriendly,
- Unpursed,
- unbrowsed,
- Unperused,
- unperplexed,
- unperceptive,
- unperformed,
- unfertile,
- unverified,
- unpriced,
- unapprised,
- Unpursued,
- unpressed,
- unpermed,
- Inburst,
- Unbreast,
- Unapprized,
- Unprised,
- unbraced,
- Unpriest,
- unfermented,
- unpersuade,
- unforceful,
- unprized,
- unbrizzed,
- unforced,
- unbraste,
- unperturbed,
- unoppressed,
- unversed,
- Unpraised,
- unbrused,
- unfirm,
- unperceived,
- universe,
- Unbruised.
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