UNTURNED

unturned

(adjective) not turned; “left no stone unturned”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

unturned (not generally comparable, comparative more unturned, superlative most unturned)

Not turned.

Source: Wiktionary


Un*turned", a. Etym: [Pref. un- + turned.]

Definition: Not turned; not revolved or reversed. To leave no stone unturned, to leave nothing untried for accomplishing one's purpose. [He] left unturned no stone To make my guilt appear, and hide his own. Dryden.

UNTURN

Un*turn", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + turn.]

Definition: To turn in a reserve way, especially so as to open something; as, to unturn a key. Keats.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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