unripe

English

Etymology

From Old English unrīpe. Equivalent to un- +‎ ripe.

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -aɪp

Adjective

unripe (comparative unriper, superlative unripest)

  1. Not ripe.
    unripe fruit
  2. Developing too early; premature.

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Old English

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *unrīpijaz. Equivalent to un- +‎ rīpe.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈunˌriː.pe/

Adjective

unrīpe

  1. unripe
  2. immature

Declension

Descendants

  • English: unripe