Finesentence logo

Unpinned: meaning, definitions and examples

📌
Add to dictionary

unpinned

 

[ ʌnˈpɪnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

removed attachment

The term 'unpinned' refers to the state of something that has been detached or removed from a fixed position or attachment. It is commonly used in digital contexts, such as applications or documents that can be pinned to a specific location for easy access and later unpinned to free up space. 'Unpinned' suggests a return to a previous state where the item is no longer anchored or made readily accessible in the immediate view. In physical contexts, to unpin can also mean to release an item that was held in place by a pin or similar fastener.

Synonyms

detached, disconnected, removed

Examples of usage

  • I unpinned the document from my desktop.
  • She unpinned the note from the bulletin board.
  • After reviewing, I decided to unpin the important messages.

Translations

Translations of the word "unpinned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desanexado

🇮🇳 अनपिन (anpin)

🇩🇪 entpinnt

🇮🇩 tidak terpasang

🇺🇦 неприкріплений

🇵🇱 nieprzypięty

🇯🇵 ピン留めされていない (pin-dome sarete inai)

🇫🇷 détaché

🇪🇸 desanclado

🇹🇷 sabitlememiş

🇰🇷 핀 고정되지 않은 (pin gojeongdoeji anhan)

🇸🇦 غير مثبت (ghayr mu'athth)

🇨🇿 odpojený

🇸🇰 odpojený

🇨🇳 未固定 (wèi gùdìng)

🇸🇮 odklopljen

🇮🇸 ófestur

🇰🇿 байланыссыз (baylanyssyz)

🇬🇪 არაპინირებული (arap'inirebuli)

🇦🇿 sabit olmayan

🇲🇽 desanclado

Word origin

The word 'unpinned' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'reverse of' and the verb 'pin'. The verb 'pin' itself originates from the Old English word 'pinn', which refers to a small thin pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together. The use of 'un-' as a prefix has been a part of the English language for many centuries, indicating the negation or reversal of the action of the root verb. In contemporary usage, 'unpinned' has become prevalent with the rise of digital interfaces in computing, where items like files, applications, or shortcuts can be pinned for easy access and then 'unpinning' them allows users to manage their workspace more efficiently. The concept can also be traced back to physical pinning in crafts or textiles, where unpinning indicates the removal of fasteners, showing how language evolves from physical actions into metaphorical and digital realms.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,591, 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.