untested
UK: ʌnˈtɛstɪd | US: ʌnˈtɛstɪd
adj. not subjected to testing or examination
adj. lacking verification or proof
The word "untested" combines the prefix "un-" (Old English "un-," meaning "not") with the root "test" (from Latin "testum," meaning "earthen pot," later evolving to mean "trial" or "examination") and the suffix "-ed" (forming adjectives). The prefix negates the root, creating a term that describes something not yet examined or proven. The progression reflects a logical shift from physical testing (e.g., metals in a pot) to abstract verification.
The theory remains untested due to lack of experimental data.
His courage was untested until he faced real danger.
The software update is untested and may contain bugs.
Untested assumptions can lead to flawed conclusions.
She submitted an untested hypothesis for peer review.