Unprocessed: meaning, definitions and examples

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unprocessed

 

[ ʌnˈprɒsɛst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food

Not having undergone any process, such as cooking, preserving, or refining.

Synonyms

natural, raw, unrefined

Examples of usage

  • I prefer unprocessed foods because they are more nutritious.
  • The unprocessed honey tasted much better than the processed one.
  • Her diet mainly consists of unprocessed fruits and vegetables.
  • Many people are switching to unprocessed foods for a healthier lifestyle.
  • The unprocessed grains are healthier than the refined ones.
Context #2 | Adjective

data

Not having been altered or manipulated in any way.

Synonyms

raw, unaltered, untouched

Examples of usage

  • The data is presented in its unprocessed form for analysis.
  • It is crucial to work with unprocessed data to avoid biases.
  • The unprocessed information provides a clear picture of the situation.
  • Researchers prefer unprocessed data to ensure accuracy.
  • The unprocessed data revealed unexpected patterns.

Translations

Translations of the word "unprocessed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não processado

🇮🇳 अप्रक्रियाकृत

🇩🇪 unverarbeitet

🇮🇩 belum diproses

🇺🇦 необроблений

🇵🇱 nieprzetworzony

🇯🇵 未加工 (みかこう)

🇫🇷 non traité

🇪🇸 sin procesar

🇹🇷 işlenmemiş

🇰🇷 가공되지 않은 (gagongdoeji aneun)

🇸🇦 غير معالج

🇨🇿 nezpracovaný

🇸🇰 nespracovaný

🇨🇳 未处理 (wèi chǔlǐ)

🇸🇮 neobdelan

🇮🇸 óunnið

🇰🇿 өңделмеген

🇬🇪 დაუმუშავებელი

🇦🇿 emal olunmamış

🇲🇽 sin procesar

Etymology

The word 'unprocessed' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'processed' which comes from the verb 'process'. The concept of 'unprocessed' has gained popularity in recent years, especially in relation to food and data, due to a growing emphasis on natural, unaltered products and information. The shift towards unprocessed items is often associated with health benefits and authenticity.

See also: bioprocessing, preprocessor, process, processable, processed, processes, processing, procession, processional, processor, reprocess, reprocessing.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,623, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.