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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-teth -er]
- /ʌnˈtɛð ər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uhn-teth -er]
- /ʌnˈtɛð ər/
Definitions of untethering word
- verb with object untethering to fasten or confine with or as if with a tether. 1
- verb with object untethering Digital Technology. to use (an electronic device, usually a smartphone or tablet) to enable a wireless Internet connection on another nearby device, often a laptop: There's no wi-fi, so I'll have to tether my phone to my laptop. 1
- noun untethering a rope, chain, or the like, by which an animal is fastened to a fixed object so as to limit its range of movement. 1
- noun untethering the utmost length to which one can go in action; the utmost extent or limit of ability or resources. 1
- verb without object untethering Digital Technology. to use an electronic device to enable a wireless Internet connection on another device. 1
- idioms untethering at the end of one's tether, at the end of one's resources, patience, or strength. 1
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Origin of untethering
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1765-75; un-2 + tether
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Parts of speech for Untethering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
untethering popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
untethering usage trend in Literature
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