Unpacked: meaning, definitions and examples

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unpacked

 

[ ʌnˈpækt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past participle

Unpacked refers to the action of removing contents from a container, typically from luggage or boxes. It indicates that items have been taken out and organized or set up for use. The term can also imply a more figurative sense of 'unpacking' ideas or concepts intellectually.

Synonyms

disassemble, remove, unbox, unload.

Examples of usage

  • I unpacked my suitcase after the trip.
  • She unpacked the boxes and organized the supplies.
  • The teacher unpacked the complex topic for better understanding.
  • He unpacked his thoughts during the discussion.

Translations

Translations of the word "unpacked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desempacotado

🇮🇳 अनपैक किया हुआ

🇩🇪 ausgepackt

🇮🇩 dibongkar

🇺🇦 розпакований

🇵🇱 rozpakowany

🇯🇵 開封された

🇫🇷 déballé

🇪🇸 desempacado

🇹🇷 paketten çıkarılmış

🇰🇷 풀린

🇸🇦 مفتوح

🇨🇿 rozbalený

🇸🇰 rozbalený

🇨🇳 未打包的

🇸🇮 razpakirano

🇮🇸 ópakkað

🇰🇿 орайтылған

🇬🇪 გახსნილი

🇦🇿 açılmış

🇲🇽 desempacado

Etymology

The term 'unpacked' is derived from the prefix 'un-' which denotes the reversal of an action, combined with the word 'packed', the past form of 'pack'. The origin of 'pack' can be traced back to Middle English 'pakken', which means to bundle or to store items together for transport. The evolution of the word reflects the changing practices of storage and transportation, particularly in relation to travel and shipping. Over time, 'unpacking' has taken on additional meanings, especially in academic and social contexts, where it refers to 'unpacking' complex ideas or discussions. This broader application demonstrates the flexibility of language and how it can adapt to new contexts while retaining its original essence.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,284, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.