Undeclared: meaning, definitions and examples
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undeclared
[ ˌʌn.dɪˈkleəd ]
in programming
Not declared or specified; not stated formally.
Synonyms
unannounced, unspecified, unstated.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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undeclared |
Used for situations where information, status, or intention has not been officially or formally announced. Often used in academic or legal contexts.
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unspecified |
Used when details have been omitted or not provided. Commonly used in instructions, descriptions, or explanations where some information is not detailed.
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unstated |
Describes feelings, intentions, or facts that are not explicitly mentioned. Often refers to implicit or assumed ideas.
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unannounced |
Refers to events, visits, or actions that occur without prior notification. This can sometimes carry a negative connotation if it's expected that notice should have been given.
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Examples of usage
- The variable remained undeclared until the end of the program.
- The undeclared function caused a runtime error.
Translations
Translations of the word "undeclared" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não declarado
🇮🇳 अघोषित
🇩🇪 nicht deklariert
🇮🇩 tidak dinyatakan
🇺🇦 незаявлений
🇵🇱 niezadeklarowany
🇯🇵 未宣言
🇫🇷 non déclaré
🇪🇸 no declarado
🇹🇷 beyan edilmemiş
🇰🇷 미선언된
🇸🇦 غير معلن
🇨🇿 nevyhlášený
🇸🇰 nevyhlásený
🇨🇳 未申报
🇸🇮 nerazglašen
🇮🇸 óyfirlýstur
🇰🇿 жарияланбаған
🇬🇪 გამოუცხადებელი
🇦🇿 bəyan edilməmiş
🇲🇽 no declarado
Etymology
The word 'undeclared' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'declare'. It first appeared in the mid-19th century and has been commonly used in the context of programming to refer to variables or functions that have not been formally declared or specified.
See also: declarant, declaration, declarations, declarative, declare, declared, declarer.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,997, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 27994 interjection
- 27995 blitz
- 27996 abalone
- 27997 undeclared
- 27999 matinee
- 28000 automating
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