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Unclogged: meaning, definitions and examples

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unclogged

 

[ ʌnˈklɔɡd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of being

Unclogged refers to something that is no longer obstructed or blocked. This term is commonly applied to drains, pipes, and systems that have been cleared of blockages, allowing for smooth flow. When an item is unclogged, it can function properly again, providing the intended utility without hindrance. The word implies a previous state of blockage that has been resolved.

Synonyms

cleared, freed, opened, unblocked

Examples of usage

  • The sink is now unclogged after the plumber fixed it.
  • After using the drain cleaner, the pipes became unclogged.
  • He was relieved to see that the toilet was finally unclogged.
  • The vending machine was unclogged, and snacks started falling effortlessly.

Translations

Translations of the word "unclogged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desobstruído

🇮🇳 अवरोधमुक्त

🇩🇪 freigemacht

🇮🇩 tidak tersumbat

🇺🇦 не засмічений

🇵🇱 odblokowany

🇯🇵 詰まっていない

🇫🇷 débloqué

🇪🇸 desbloqueado

🇹🇷 tıkanmamış

🇰🇷 막히지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مسدود

🇨🇿 neucpaný

🇸🇰 neupchaný

🇨🇳 未堵塞的

🇸🇮 nezakrčen

🇮🇸 óhindraður

🇰🇿 тосқауылсыз

🇬🇪 დიდი ფორმით თავისუფალი

🇦🇿 tıxanmış deyil

🇲🇽 desbloqueado

Word origin

The word 'unclogged' is formed by the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', and the root word 'clogged', which comes from the verb 'clog'. The term 'clog' has its origins in the late Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'clogga', which means 'to impede or block'. Historically, 'clog' was used to describe anything that blocked or hindered progress, whether physically, such as a drain, or metaphorically, such as an idea or thought. Over time, the prefix 'un-' provided a way to express the reversal of this state, leading to the formation of 'unclogged'. The word has become increasingly common in modern language as household maintenance and plumbing issues have gained more attention in popular discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,213, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.