ClimateAugust 17, 2026
unventilated
un-VEN-tuh-lay-tid
Definition
Lacking a system or opening that allows fresh air to circulate and replace stale or hot air.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'ventilatus,' meaning 'to fan' or 'expose to air,' combined with the English prefix 'un-' denoting absence.
In the news
The word describes hospital wards that lack proper airflow, highlighting the dangerous conditions where nurses struggled to work safely during extreme heat waves.
‘Horrific’ conditions grip U.K. hospitals unprepared for heat
Read the full article ↗The Japan Times