Unexplored

Pronunciation: /ʌnɪkˈsplɔrd/

Definitions of unexplored

adjective describing something that has not been explored or investigated

Example Sentences

A1 The children were excited to explore the unexplored forest.

A2 She decided to take a trip to the unexplored island to discover new things.

B1 The team set off on an expedition to map the unexplored region.

B2 The scientist was intrigued by the unexplored depths of the ocean.

C1 The unexplored territories held great potential for scientific discovery.

C2 Exploring the unexplored realms of space is a daunting but exciting challenge.

Examples of unexplored in a Sentence

formal The scientist embarked on a research expedition to study the unexplored depths of the ocean.

informal Let's go on an adventure and explore the unexplored areas of the forest!

slang I heard there's some cool, unexplored spots in the city we should check out.

figurative Her mind was like an unexplored territory, full of untapped potential.

Grammatical Forms of unexplored

• past tense: unexplored
• plural: unexplored
• comparative: more unexplored
• superlative: most unexplored
• present tense: explore
• future tense: will explore
• perfect tense: have explored
• continuous tense: is exploring
• singular: unexplored
• positive degree: unexplored
• infinitive: to explore
• gerund: exploring
• participle: explored

Origin and Evolution of unexplored

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unexplored' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'explore'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'unexplored' has been used consistently in English literature and exploration narratives to describe areas or territories that have not been thoroughly investigated or traveled through. Over time, the word has maintained its original meaning and continues to be used in a similar context today.