unscented

scent

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sent]
- /sɛnt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sent]
- /sɛnt/

Definitions of unscented word

noun unscented a distinctive odor, especially when agreeable: the scent of roses. 1
noun unscented an odor left in passing, by means of which an animal or person may be traced. 1
noun unscented a track or trail as or as if indicated by such an odor: The dogs lost the scent and the prisoner escaped. 1
noun unscented perfume. 1
noun unscented the sense of smell: a remarkably keen scent. 1
noun unscented small pieces of paper dropped by the hares in the game of hare and hounds. 1

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Origin of unscented

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; (v.) earlier sent, Middle English senten < Middle French sentir to smell < Latin sentīre to feel; (noun) Middle English, derivative of the v. Cf. sense

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Parts of speech for Unscented

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unscented popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% 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.

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Synonyms for unscented

adj unscented

inodorous — not odorous; odorless.

adjective unscented

deodorant — Deodorant is a substance that you can use on your body to hide or prevent the smell of sweat.
deodorising — Present participle of deodorise.
deodorizing — Present participle of deodorize.
odorless — the property of a substance that activates the sense of smell: to have an unpleasant odor.
odourless — Having no odour.

All 6 Synonyms of unscented