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uncaptioned

cap·tion
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kap-shuh n]
    • /ˈkæp ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kap-shuh n]
    • /ˈkæp ʃən/

Definitions of uncaptioned word

  • noun uncaptioned a title or explanation for a picture or illustration, especially in a magazine. 1
  • noun uncaptioned a heading or title, as of a chapter, article, or page. 1
  • noun uncaptioned Movies, Television. the title of a scene, the text of a speech, etc., superimposed on the film and projected onto the screen. 1
  • noun uncaptioned Law. the heading of a legal document stating the time, place, etc., of execution or performance. 1
  • verb with object uncaptioned to supply a caption or captions for; entitle: to caption a photograph. 1
  • adjective uncaptioned (of a photo, video, etc) not having a caption attached or associated with it 0

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Origin of uncaptioned

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English capcio(u)n seizure < Latin captiōn- (stem of captiō), equivalent to capt(us) taken (see captive) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Uncaptioned

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

uncaptioned popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

uncaptioned usage trend in Literature

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