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unmarked

un·marked
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhn-mahrkt]
    • /ʌnˈmɑrkt/
    • /ʌnˈmɑːkt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-mahrkt]
    • /ʌnˈmɑrkt/

Definitions of unmarked word

  • adjective unmarked not marked. 1
  • adjective unmarked Linguistics. characterized by the absence of a distinctive phonological feature, as (p), which, in contrast to (b), lacks the distinctive feature of voicing. characterized by the absence of a grammatical marker, as the singular in English in contrast to the plural, which is typically marked by an -s ending. neutral with regard to an element of meaning specified by a semantically related item. occurring more typically than an alternative form. Compare marked (def 4). 1
  • adjective unmarked paper money: not ID-stamped 1
  • adjective unmarked clean, not stained 1
  • adjective unmarked not noted or celebrated 1
  • adjective unmarked linguistics: without distinguishing characteristic 1

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Origin of unmarked

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at un-1, marked

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Unmarked

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unmarked popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% 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.

unmarked usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unmarked

adj unmarked

  • blank — Something that is blank has nothing on it.
  • blind — Someone who is blind is unable to see because their eyes are damaged.
  • choate — Rufus1799-1859; U.S. lawyer
  • dead-end — terminating in a dead end: a dead-end street.
  • in one piece — If someone or something is still in one piece after a dangerous journey or experience, they are safe and not damaged or hurt.

adjective unmarked

  • deadend — Alternative spelling of dead-end.
  • entire — An uncastrated male horse.
  • fresh — newly made or obtained: fresh footprints.

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