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Unnamed: meaning, definitions and examples

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unnamed

 

[หŒสŒnหˆneษชmd ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

description

Not named or identified; having no name.

Synonyms

anonymous, unidentified.

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Word Description / Examples
unnamed

Used when referring to someone or something without mentioning their name, often because the name is unknown or intentionally withheld.

  • The report was written by an unnamed source.
  • An unnamed man donated a large sum of money.
anonymous

Used when a person's identity is intentionally kept secret, often to protect privacy or confidentiality.

  • The charity received an anonymous donation.
  • She decided to remain anonymous in the interview.
unidentified

Used when something or someone has not been identified, often involving elements of investigation or uncertainty.

  • The police have found an unidentified body.
  • There was an unidentified flying object in the sky.

Examples of usage

  • The book was written by an unnamed author.
  • She received an unnamed award for her contributions.
  • The unnamed sources provided valuable information for the article.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'unnamed' combines the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' with 'named,' indicating something without a name.
  • It first appeared in English texts around the 15th century, showing its longstanding usage.
  • Related words include 'name,' which comes from the Old English 'nama,' rooted in Germanic languages.

Literature

  • In literature, characters or places may be left unnamed to evoke mystery or symbolize the unknown.
  • Famous works like 'The Unnamable' by Samuel Beckett explore themes of identity without clear names.
  • Unnamed entities are often used in storytelling to create suspense and engage readersโ€™ imaginations.

Cultural Significance

  • Many indigenous cultures have concepts of the unnamed as sacred, emphasizing the power of names in identity and rights.
  • In various artworks, unnamed figures can represent universality, tapping into shared human experiences without specific identities.
  • In discussions about loss or grief, the 'unnamed' often refers to those we cannot fully remember or express.

Psychology

  • Unexpressed emotions can lead to the feeling of being unnamed, as individuals may struggle to identify their feelings.
  • The concept of the 'Unnamed Other' in psychology refers to individuals or groups whose identities remain unclear, impacting social dynamics.
  • Studies suggest that naming emotions can help in processing feelings, while the unnamed may signify confusion or repression.

Modern Technology

  • In software development, the term 'unnamed variable' refers to a variable that hasnโ€™t been explicitly defined, often leading to errors.
  • Anonymous internet identities can be viewed as unnamed, highlighting privacy versus authenticity debates.
  • In artificial intelligence, unnamed entities in datasets can lead to ethical concerns regarding representation and bias.

Translations

Translations of the word "unnamed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sem nome

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคจเคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช namenlos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanpa nama

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทั–ะผะตะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bezimienny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ็„กใ— (nanashi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sans nom

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sin nombre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท isimsiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด๋ฆ„ ์—†๋Š” (ireum eomneun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฏูˆู† ุงุณู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bezejmennรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bezmennรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ๅ (wรบ mรญng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neimenovan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nafnlaus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚ะฐะปะผะฐา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒกแƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adsฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sin nombre

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,544, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.