How Do You Spell UNFOSSLLISED?

Pronunciation: [ʌnfˈɒsla͡ɪzd] (IPA)

The word unfossilised is spelled with two “s”s in between the prefixes “un” and “fossilized”. This spelling follows the general English rule that “s” is used to connect prefixes and roots together. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ʌnˈfɒsɪlaɪzd/, with stress on the second syllable “fossil”. The correct spelling of words is important for clear communication and effective writing, so it’s always a good idea to double-check unfamiliar words before using them in your writing.

UNFOSSLLISED Meaning and Definition

  1. Not converted into stone.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNFOSSLLISED

  • ynfossllised
  • hnfossllised
  • jnfossllised
  • infossllised
  • 8nfossllised
  • 7nfossllised
  • ubfossllised
  • umfossllised
  • ujfossllised
  • uhfossllised
  • undossllised
  • uncossllised
  • unvossllised
  • ungossllised
  • untossllised
  • unrossllised
  • unfissllised
  • unfkssllised
  • unflssllised
  • unfpssllised

Etymology of UNFOSSLLISED

The word "unfossilized" is derived from the combination of the prefix "un-" and the word "fossilized".

The prefix "un-" is from Old English and acts as a negative or reversal prefix, in this case implying the absence or negation of something.

The base word "fossilized" comes from the noun "fossil", which originates from the Latin word "fossilis" meaning "dug up". The Latin root "fodere" means "to dig". Over time, "fossil" came to refer to any preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms. When used as a verb form in English, "fossilize" means to convert organic material into a fossil by replacing it with minerals, thus preserving the remains.

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