Unconstructed: meaning, definitions and examples

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unconstructed

[ ˌən.kənˈstrʌktɪd ]

^{Context #1}

in architecture

Not built or assembled; existing only in theory or as a concept.

Synonyms

not yet constructed, unbuilt, unrealized

Examples of usage

The unconstructed building design was impressive, but it never came to fruition.
Due to budget constraints, the grand vision for the city remained unconstructed.
The unconstructed bridge was a symbol of unrealized potential in the community.

^{Context #2}

in a general sense

To not build or create something that was planned or intended.

Synonyms

cancel, demolish, dismantle

Examples of usage

The developer decided to unconstruct the project due to lack of funding.
The government had to unconstruct the new highway due to environmental concerns.
They chose to unconstruct the monument in favor of preserving the natural landscape.

Translations

Translations of the word "unconstructed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não construído

🇮🇳 निर्मित नहीं

🇩🇪 ungebaut

🇮🇩 belum dibangun

🇺🇦 незбудований

🇵🇱 niezbudowany

🇯🇵 未建設

🇫🇷 non construit

🇪🇸 no construido

🇹🇷 inşa edilmemiş

🇰🇷 미건설

🇸🇦 غير مبني

🇨🇿 nepostavený

🇸🇰 nepostavený

🇨🇳 未建造

🇸🇮 nezgrajen

🇮🇸 óbyggt

🇰🇿 салынбаған

🇬🇪 დაუშენებელი

🇦🇿 tikilməmiş

🇲🇽 no construido

Word origin

The word 'unconstructed' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'constructed' which comes from the Latin 'constructus', past participle of 'construere' meaning 'to build'. The concept of something being unconstructed implies that it has not been built or assembled, remaining in a theoretical or conceptual state. The term is often used in architecture and urban planning to describe projects that have not been realized or structures that have not been completed.