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unheated

 

[ ʌnˈhiːtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

temperature condition

Unheated refers to something that has not been warmed or subjected to heat. This term can apply to various contexts, such as unheated spaces, unheated water, or unheated food.

Synonyms

chilly, cold, cool.

Examples of usage

  • The unheated room was quite cold.
  • I prefer to drink my coffee unheated.
  • The unheated pool was refreshing on a hot day.

Translations

Translations of the word "unheated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não aquecido

🇮🇳 गर्मी रहित

🇩🇪 ungeheizt

🇮🇩 tidak dipanaskan

🇺🇦 неопалюваний

🇵🇱 nieogrzewany

🇯🇵 未加熱の

🇫🇷 non chauffé

🇪🇸 no calefaccionado

🇹🇷 ısıtılmamış

🇰🇷 가열되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مدفأ

🇨🇿 neohřátý

🇸🇰 nevyhrievaný

🇨🇳 未加热的

🇸🇮 neogrevan

🇮🇸 óhitun

🇰🇿 жылытылмаған

🇬🇪 გაცხელებული არ არის

🇦🇿 istidatsız

🇲🇽 sin calefacción

Etymology

The word 'unheated' is constructed from the prefix 'un-', which means 'not' or 'opposite of', and the word 'heated' which derives from the Old English 'hǣtan', meaning 'to make hot or warm'. The prefix 'un-' has been used in English since at least the 13th century, making it a common way to indicate negation or the absence of a quality or condition. Thus, 'unheated' essentially denotes the absence of heat, indicating that an object or environment is at a lower temperature than what might be expected or desired. The term has been used in various technical and everyday contexts, from describing unheated spaces in buildings to food and beverages that are served without warming. The usage has persisted into modern English as society continues to have a nuanced understanding of temperature and comfort.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,757, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.