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unreleased

 

[ ʌnˈriːliːst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

media, product

Unreleased refers to something that has not been made available to the public, such as a movie, album, or product. It indicates that it is still in development or has been held back for some reason.

Synonyms

unavailable, unlaunched, unpublished

Examples of usage

  • The unreleased track was leaked online.
  • Fans are eagerly awaiting the unreleased movie.
  • There are several unreleased products scheduled for next year.

Translations

Translations of the word "unreleased" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não lançado

🇮🇳 अप्रकाशित

🇩🇪 unveröffentlicht

🇮🇩 belum dirilis

🇺🇦 недоступний

🇵🇱 niewydany

🇯🇵 未発表の

🇫🇷 non publié

🇪🇸 no publicado

🇹🇷 yayınlanmamış

🇰🇷 발표되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مُفرَج عنه

🇨🇿 nepublikovaný

🇸🇰 nepublikovaný

🇨🇳 未发布的

🇸🇮 neizdan

🇮🇸 óútgefið

🇰🇿 шығарылмаған

🇬🇪 არასამუშაო

🇦🇿 nəşr olunmamış

🇲🇽 no publicado

Etymology

The word 'unreleased' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'released,' which is derived from the Old French 'relacier,' meaning 'to release' or 'to let go.' The term has its roots in the early 15th century, where it began to take on the meaning of allowing something to be free or available. The prefix 'un-' negates the verb, creating a more nuanced meaning of something that has not yet achieved that state of being available. Over time, 'unreleased' has become prevalent in the context of entertainment and technology, particularly in relation to music, films, and software, pointing to works that are completed but not yet accessible to consumers.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,641 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.