unseen

UK: ʌnˈsiːn | US: ʌnˈsin

Definition

  1. adj. not seen or perceived visually

  2. adj. not noticed or observed

  3. adj. existing without being known or recognized

Structure
un <not>see <perceive visually>n <past participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "unseen" combines the Old English prefix "un-" (meaning "not") with the verb "see" (from Old English "sēon," meaning "to perceive with the eyes"). The suffix "-n" is an archaic past participle ending, preserved here to form the adjective. The term originally described things literally invisible but later expanded to metaphorical contexts (e.g., "unseen forces"). Its structure reflects a straightforward negation of visibility, emphasizing absence or concealment.

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