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unprescribed

pre·scribe
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pri-skrahyb]
    • /prɪˈskraɪb/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pri-skrahyb]
    • /prɪˈskraɪb/

Definitions of unprescribed word

  • verb with object unprescribed to lay down, in writing or otherwise, as a rule or a course of action to be followed; appoint, ordain, or enjoin. 1
  • verb with object unprescribed Medicine/Medical. to designate or order the use of (a medicine, remedy, treatment, etc.). 1
  • verb without object unprescribed to lay down rules; direct; dictate. 1
  • verb without object unprescribed Medicine/Medical. to designate remedies, treatment, etc., to be used. 1
  • verb without object unprescribed Law. to claim a right or title by virtue of long use and enjoyment; make a prescriptive claim. (usually followed by for or to). 1
  • adjective unprescribed not prescribed (by a doctor, optician, etc) 0
See all 7 definitions of unprescribed

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Origin of unprescribed

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Latin praescrībere to direct in writing, literally, to write before or above, equivalent to prae- pre- + scrībere to write; see scribe1, prescription

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Parts of speech for Unprescribed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Unprescribed

unprescribed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% 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.

unprescribed usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unprescribed

adj unprescribed

adjective unprescribed

  • designful — full of design or intention
  • opted — to make a choice; choose (usually followed by for).
  • willed — having a will (usually used in combination): strong-willed; weak-willed.
  • wished — to want; desire; long for (usually followed by an infinitive or a clause): I wish to travel. I wish that it were morning.
  • witting — knowing; aware; conscious.
All 6 Synonyms of unprescribed

Antonyms for unprescribed

adj unprescribed

  • magistral — Pharmacology. prescribed or prepared for a particular occasion, as a remedy. Compare officinal (def 1).
Just one Antonym for unprescribed

Top questions with unprescribed

  • where to buy unprescribed color contacts?
  • where to buy unprescribed clomid?

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