uninsulated

in·su·late

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-suh-leyt, ins-yuh-]
- /ˈɪn səˌleɪt, ˈɪns yə-/
- /ˌʌnˈɪnsjʊleɪtɪd /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-suh-leyt, ins-yuh-]
- /ˈɪn səˌleɪt, ˈɪns yə-/

Definitions of uninsulated word

verb with object uninsulated to cover, line, or separate with a material that prevents or reduces the passage, transfer, or leakage of heat, electricity, or sound: to insulate an electric wire with a rubber sheath; to insulate a coat with down. 1
verb with object uninsulated to place in an isolated situation or condition; segregate. 1
adjective uninsulated not insulated with a nonconducting material to prevent or reduce the transmission of electricity, heat, or sound 0
adjective uninsulated Lacking insulation; not insulated. 0

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Origin of uninsulated

First appearance:

before 1530

One of the 29% oldest English words

First recorded in 1530-40, insulate is from the Latin word insulātus made into an island. See insula, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Uninsulated

noun

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exclamation

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uninsulated 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.

According to our data about 56% 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.

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