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DictionaryRoot: -atus
Latin

-atus

having or having undergone something

Forms

  • -atus
  • -at- — The form used before further Latin endings.
  • -ate — An English development of the Latin ending.

Origin

Latin -atus was commonly formed from verbs ending in -are; it also formed descriptions from nouns.

Note

It can express either the result of an action or possession of a feature.

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On a public bench, a woman occupies one end and spreads her shopping bags across the remaining seats while looking at her phone.
adjective

inconsiderate

in-kuhn-SID-er-ut/ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

Not caring enough about other people's feelings or needs.

Etymology
inLatinnot; without
+considerLatinconsider or observe closely
+ateLatinhaving or having undergone something

The pieces express something 'not properly considered.' The meaning shifted from general thoughtlessness to failing to consider other people's feelings and the hurt or inconvenience one's actions cause.

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