Unattested
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unattested is an adjective meaning Not supported by attestation; lacking supporting evidence in the form of assurance from an authority.
Meaning
Not supported by attestation; lacking supporting evidence in the form of assurance from an authority.
Example Sentences
The plural form of this noun must surely have existed in the speech of medieval farmers, although it is unattested in surviving books from the period.
Synonyms for unattested
Depending on context, synonyms include unwitnessed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unwitnessed, codicil, nonattested, unsupported, insubstantiated, unvouched.
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