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unclosed

un·closed
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhn-klohzd]
    • /ʌnˈkloʊzd/
    • /ʌn.kləʊzd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-klohzd]
    • /ʌnˈkloʊzd/

Definitions of unclosed word

  • adjective unclosed not closed: an unclosed door. 1
  • adjective unclosed not brought to a conclusion or settlement; unfinished. 1

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Origin of unclosed

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at un-1, closed

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Unclosed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unclosed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

unclosed usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unclosed

adv unclosed

  • ajar — If a door is ajar, it is slightly open.

adjective unclosed

  • dehiscent — (of fruits, anthers, etc) opening spontaneously to release seeds or pollen

verb unclosed

  • fissure — a narrow opening produced by cleavage or separation of parts.
  • gap — a department in SE France. 2179 sq. mi. (5645 sq. km). Capital: Gap.
  • gapped — a break or opening, as in a fence, wall, or military line; breach: We found a gap in the enemy's line of fortifications.
  • hole — an opening through something; gap; aperture: a hole in the roof; a hole in my sock.
  • loose — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.

adverb unclosed

  • open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.

Antonyms for unclosed

adj unclosed

  • airtight — If a container is airtight, its lid fits so tightly that no air can get in or out.

verb unclosed

  • caulked — Simple past tense and past participle of caulk.

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