Unedited: meaning, definitions and examples
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unedited
[ ʌnˈɛdɪtɪd ]
general use
Unedited refers to a state of being untouched or modified, particularly in relation to text, video, or audio. It implies that the content has not undergone any alterations, revisions, or corrections. This term is often used to describe raw footage, initial drafts, or any material that has not been processed for public release. The unedited form reflects the original intent or state of the content.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The unedited manuscript was sent to the publisher.
- He released an unedited version of the interview.
- The photographer shared unedited images from the event.
Translations
Translations of the word "unedited" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não editado
🇮🇳 संपादित नहीं
🇩🇪 unbearbeitet
🇮🇩 belum diedit
🇺🇦 не редагований
🇵🇱 niedokowany
🇯🇵 編集されていない
🇫🇷 non édité
🇪🇸 no editado
🇹🇷 düzenlenmemiş
🇰🇷 편집되지 않음
🇸🇦 غير محرر
🇨🇿 neupravený
🇸🇰 neupravený
🇨🇳 未编辑
🇸🇮 neurejeno
🇮🇸 óbreytt
🇰🇿 редакцияланбаған
🇬🇪 არარედაქტირებული
🇦🇿 redaktə edilməmiş
🇲🇽 no editado
Etymology
The word 'unedited' is formed by the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'edit', which comes from the Latin 'edere', meaning 'to produce' or 'to bring forth'. The term 'edit' became popular in the late 19th century with the rise of printed media and the need to modify texts for clarity and coherence. The addition of the prefix 'un-' semanticizes its meaning to denote the absence of editing. Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, the term has gained prominence especially in the realms of digital media, journalism, and publishing, where the distinction between edited and unedited content has become increasingly significant, particularly in discussions of authenticity and representation.