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Unbinding: meaning, definitions and examples

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unbinding

 

[ ʌnˈbaɪndɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

removal process

Unbinding refers to the act of separating or removing bindings, such as in books, documents, or other enclosed materials. It can also describe the process of releasing someone from constraints or obligations.

Synonyms

detach, release, unbind

Examples of usage

  • The librarian started unbinding old books for restoration.
  • He felt the weight of unbinding promises made long ago.
  • The software allows for unbinding of user privileges in the system.

Translations

Translations of the word "unbinding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desvinculação

🇮🇳 अबाधन

🇩🇪 Entbindung

🇮🇩 pembebasan

🇺🇦 розв'язування

🇵🇱 rozwiązanie

🇯🇵 解放

🇫🇷 déliaison

🇪🇸 desvinculación

🇹🇷 bağdan kurtarma

🇰🇷 해제

🇸🇦 فك الارتباط

🇨🇿 odpojení

🇸🇰 odpojenie

🇨🇳 解开

🇸🇮 razvezava

🇮🇸 afband

🇰🇿 байланыстан босату

🇬🇪 გასხლტვა

🇦🇿 bağdan azad etmə

🇲🇽 desvinculación

Etymology

The term 'unbinding' comes from the prefix 'un-', which means 'not' or 'reverse', combined with the root word 'bind'. The root 'bind' originates from Old English 'bindan', meaning 'to tie or fasten'. The transformation of 'bind' into 'unbinding' reflects the action of reversing the binding process. Unbinding can have applications in various contexts, such as literature where it signifies the removal of physical bindings from a book, or in legal terms where it implies freeing someone from a contract or obligation. The usage of this term has evolved over time, reflecting changes in societal norms, technology, and understanding of relationships and contracts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,205, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.