Uninhabited

Pronunciation: /ʌnɪnˈhæbɪtɪd/

Definitions of uninhabited

adjective describing a place or area that is not lived in or occupied by people

Example Sentences

A1 The island was uninhabited, with no people living there.

A2 The forest was uninhabited, making it a perfect place for camping.

B1 The remote village was uninhabited for years until a new community moved in.

B2 The uninhabited island was full of wildlife and untouched natural beauty.

C1 The uninhabited region was explored by a team of researchers looking for new species.

C2 The uninhabited planet was discovered by a group of astronauts on a space expedition.

Examples of uninhabited in a Sentence

formal The island in the Pacific Ocean is completely uninhabited.

informal That area is so remote that it's basically uninhabited.

slang No one goes to that part of town, it's like totally uninhabited.

figurative Her heart felt like an uninhabited wasteland after the breakup.

Grammatical Forms of uninhabited

• past tense: uninhabited
• plural: uninhabited
• comparative: more uninhabited
• superlative: most uninhabited
• present tense: uninhabit
• future tense: will uninhabit
• perfect tense: has uninhabited
• continuous tense: is uninhabiting
• singular: uninhabited
• positive degree: uninhabited
• infinitive: to uninhabit
• gerund: uninhabiting
• participle: uninhabited

Origin and Evolution of uninhabited

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'uninhabited' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'inhabited' meaning 'occupied by people'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'uninhabited' has remained consistent in its meaning of not being occupied by people, but its usage has expanded to include areas not suitable for human habitation or areas that have been abandoned by people.