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unnumbered

 

[ ʌnˈnʌmbərd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lacking numbers

The term 'unnumbered' refers to something that does not have a specific number assigned to it. This can apply to items such as pages in a book, entries in a list, or objects in a collection. In various contexts, unnumbered items may signify that the quantity is unknown or unspecified, or that enumeration is not essential for the intended purpose. The lack of numbering can also indicate a more informal or chaotic arrangement of items. It is commonly used in academic writing, documentation, and artistic expressions.

Synonyms

uncounted, unlabeled, unordered

Examples of usage

  • The unnumbered pages of the manuscript were difficult to order.
  • She handed out unnumbered tickets for the concert.
  • The unnumbered items in the list caused confusion.
  • They found unnumbered envelopes in the drawer.

Translations

Translations of the word "unnumbered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não numerado

🇮🇳 बिना नंबर का

🇩🇪 nicht nummeriert

🇮🇩 tanpa nomor

🇺🇦 без нумерації

🇵🇱 nienumerowany

🇯🇵 番号なしの

🇫🇷 non numéroté

🇪🇸 no numerado

🇹🇷 numarasız

🇰🇷 번호 없는

🇸🇦 غير مرقم

🇨🇿 není číslováno

🇸🇰 není číslované

🇨🇳 未编号的

🇸🇮 nenumerirano

🇮🇸 ómerkt

🇰🇿 нөмірленбеген

🇬🇪 არ არის ნომრიანი

🇦🇿 nömrələnməmiş

🇲🇽 no numerado

Word origin

The word 'unnumbered' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which signifies negation, and the word 'numbered', the past participle of 'number'. The word 'number' originates from the Latin word 'numerus', meaning 'a number or quantity'. The addition of the prefix 'un-' transforms 'numbered' into 'unnumbered', indicating the absence of number designation. This linguistic formation is common in English, allowing for the creation of adjectives that denote the lack of a specific quality. The usage of 'unnumbered' can be found in various contexts, including literature and administrative practices, emphasizing the importance or insignificance of numerical order throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,603, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.