untrammeled

tram·mel

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tram-uh l]
- /ˈtræm əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tram-uh l]
- /ˈtræm əl/

Definitions of untrammeled word

noun untrammeled Usually, trammels. a hindrance or impediment to free action; restraint: the trammels of custom. 1
noun untrammeled an instrument for drawing ellipses. 1
noun untrammeled Also called tram. a device used to align or adjust parts of a machine. 1
noun untrammeled trammel net. 1
noun untrammeled a fowling net. 1
noun untrammeled a contrivance hung in a fireplace to support pots or kettles over the fire. 1

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Origin of untrammeled

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English tramayle < Middle French tramail, variant of tremail three-mesh net < Late Latin trēmaculum, equivalent to Latin trē(s) three + macula mesh

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Parts of speech for Untrammeled

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Untrammeled

untrammeled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 51% 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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Synonyms for untrammeled

adj untrammeled

at large — You use at large to indicate that you are talking in a general way about most of the people mentioned.
at liberty — free, unoccupied, or unrestricted
free-spirited — characterized by independence and unconventionality
free-wheeling — operating in the manner of a freewheel.
free — enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery: a land of free people.

All 6 Synonyms of untrammeled

Antonyms for untrammeled

adjective untrammeled

checked — Something that is checked has a pattern of small squares, usually of two colours.
enslaved — Simple past tense and past participle of enslave.
hindered — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.

All 3 Antonyms of untrammeled