Unframed: meaning, definitions and examples

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unframed

 

[ สŒnหˆfreษชmd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

art context

Unframed refers to art that is presented without a frame, allowing the viewer to engage with the work in a more direct way. This approach can highlight the raw characteristics of the artwork, emphasizing its texture, colors, and materials. Unframed pieces are often seen in galleries and exhibitions to evoke a sense of freedom and spontaneity in artistic expression. Artists may choose this presentation style to challenge traditional norms around framing and display.

Synonyms

not framed, unbounded

Examples of usage

  • The unframed painting hung directly on the wall.
  • She preferred her sculptures unframed to showcase their simplicity.
  • The gallery featured several unframed artworks to encourage intimacy with the viewer.
Context #2 | Adjective

general use

The term unframed can also mean something that is not limited by a specific framework or boundaries. In this context, it suggests openness and flexibility, allowing for a wide range of interpretations or possibilities. This can apply in academic discussions, projects, and creative processes where strict guidelines are not imposed.

Synonyms

flexible, open-ended, unconstrained

Examples of usage

  • His unframed approach to problem-solving encouraged innovation.
  • The discussion was unframed, allowing diverse opinions to flourish.
  • She tackled the project with an unframed mindset.

Translations

Translations of the word "unframed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sem moldura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเคจเคพ เคซเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคฎ เค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rahmenlos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanpa bingkai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะท ั€ะฐะผะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bez ramy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒฌใƒผใƒ ใชใ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sans cadre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sin marco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงerรงevesiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋ ˆ์ž„ ์—†๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฏูˆู† ุฅุทุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bez rรกmu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bez rรกmu

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ๆก†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brez okvirja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกn ramma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะฐะผะบะฐัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜แƒก แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒจแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงษ™rรงivษ™siz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sin marco

Etymology

The term 'unframed' is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', combined with the past participle of the verb 'frame'. The verb 'frame' comes from the Old English 'framian', which means to make, construct, or prepare. This roots back to the Proto-Germanic '*framan', related to forming or shaping. Initially, 'to frame' referred to creating physical boundaries around objects, especially in an artistic context, where a frame serves to enhance or contain an artwork. Over time, the prefix 'un-' transformed the term to signify the absence of such borders, contributing to discussions surrounding the presentation of art and the fluid nature of concepts in various fields.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,164, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.