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uncontacted

con·tact
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-takt]
    • /ˈkɒn tækt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-takt]
    • /ˈkɒn tækt/

Definitions of uncontacted word

  • noun uncontacted the act or state of touching; a touching or meeting, as of two things or people. 1
  • noun uncontacted immediate proximity or association. 1
  • noun uncontacted an acquaintance, colleague, or relative through whom a person can gain access to information, favors, influential people, and the like. 1
  • noun uncontacted Electricity. a junction of electric conductors, usually metal, that controls current flow, often completing or interrupting a circuit. 1
  • noun uncontacted Geology. the interface, generally a planar surface, between strata that differ in lithology or age. 1
  • noun uncontacted Medicine/Medical. a person who has lately been exposed to an infected person. 1

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Origin of uncontacted

First appearance:

before 1620
One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < Latin contāctus a touching, equivalent to contāc- < *contag-, variant stem of contingere to touch (con- con- + -tingere, combining form of tangere to touch) + -tus suffix of v. action; cf. tango, attain

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Parts of speech for Uncontacted

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

uncontacted popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% 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.

uncontacted usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with uncontacted

  • how many uncontacted tribes are left in the world?
  • who are uncontacted peoples?
  • how many uncontacted tribes in the world?

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