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uncrossed

 

[ ʌnˈkrɔst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

position, movement

The term 'uncrossed' refers to something that is no longer crossed or intertwined. It often describes the state of limbs or objects that were previously crossed over each other, suggesting a return to an open or unbound position. This word can apply to physical stances as well as metaphorical situations where entanglement or intersection has been resolved, and things are now separate. In various contexts, it emphasizes clarity and space where there was once overlap.

Synonyms

open, spread, unbound

Examples of usage

  • She sat uncrossed to appear more open.
  • After the argument, they remained uncrossed in their opinions.
  • His arms were uncrossed as a sign of relaxation.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncrossed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não cruzado

🇮🇳 अविराम

🇩🇪 nicht gekreuzt

🇮🇩 tidak bersilangan

🇺🇦 некреслений

🇵🇱 nieprzekroczony

🇯🇵 交差していない

🇫🇷 non croisé

🇪🇸 no cruzado

🇹🇷 çapraz olmayan

🇰🇷 교차되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير متقاطع

🇨🇿 nezkřížený

🇸🇰 nekrižovaný

🇨🇳 未交叉

🇸🇮 neprečkan

🇮🇸 ekki krossað

🇰🇿 кесілу емес

🇬🇪 არაჯვარედინი

🇦🇿 kəsişməyən

🇲🇽 no cruzado

Etymology

The word 'uncrossed' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which signifies negation or reversal, and the root word 'crossed', the past participle of 'cross'. The etymology of 'cross' traces back to the Old English 'cros', meaning a structure made by intersecting lines or elements. This historical connection denotes the action of crossing or overlapping, which has been linguistically expanded upon in various forms throughout the English language. The prefix 'un-' has been used in English since the early Middle Ages, primarily to negate verbs and adjectives. The evolution of the word illustrates not just the physical act of uncrossing but also the broader application of the term in everyday usage, indicating a state of separation or distinction.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,826 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.