unaided — done without help or assistance from others
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done without help or assistance from others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈeɪdɪd/
Example Sentences
- My grandpa can still read the newspaper unaided at 90!
- The baby took her first unaided steps yesterday.
- He assembled the 1000-piece IKEA furniture unaided and only cried twice.
unaided
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈeɪdɪd/]
done without help or assistance from others
Doing it completely alone
Though memories have faded, she paints unaided!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word combines the Germanic negative prefix 'un-' with 'aided', which derives from Latin 'adjuvare' (to help, assist). The term emerged in English to denote the state of lacking assistance or support.
Breakdown
un- (not, without) + aid (from Latin adjuvare, to help) + -ed (past participle suffix indicating a state or condition).
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My grandpa can still read the newspaper unaided at 90!”
“The baby took her first unaided steps yesterday.”
“He assembled the 1000-piece IKEA furniture unaided and only cried twice.”
“Students must complete the exam unaided by any electronic devices.”
“She managed to open the pickle jar unaided, proving she's basically superhuman.”
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