unremoved

adjective

un·​removed

¦ən+

: not removed:

a

: not eliminated

b

: not moved from one place to another

c

: firmly placed or grounded : irremovable, fixed, steadfast

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from un- entry 1 + removed, past participle of removen to remove

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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