Unriper: meaning, definitions and examples
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unriper
[ ʌnˈraɪpər ]
fruit condition
The term 'unriper' refers to the condition of a fruit or other organism that has not yet reached full ripeness. This means that the fruit is still in its immature stage and has not developed its full flavor, color, or texture. An unriper fruit may be harder, more sour, or less aromatic than its ripe counterpart. Unriper fruits are often less desirable for eating fresh, but they can be used in cooking or preservation where firmness is needed.
Synonyms
green, immature, underdeveloped
Examples of usage
- The unripe bananas are too firm to eat.
- He prefers unriper peaches for his recipes.
- The unriper apples make better pies.
Translations
Translations of the word "unriper" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não maduro
🇮🇳 अपरिपक्व
🇩🇪 unreif
🇮🇩 belum matang
🇺🇦 недозрілий
🇵🇱 niedojrzały
🇯🇵 未熟な
🇫🇷 immature
🇪🇸 inmaduro
🇹🇷 olgunlaşmamış
🇰🇷 미숙한
🇸🇦 غير ناضج
🇨🇿 nezralý
🇸🇰 nezrelý
🇨🇳 未成熟的
🇸🇮 nezrel
🇮🇸 óþroska
🇰🇿 піспеген
🇬🇪 არასრულყოფილი
🇦🇿 yetkin olmayan
🇲🇽 inmaduro
Etymology
The word 'unriper' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-', which denotes negation, and the word 'ripe'. The term 'ripe' has roots in Old English 'ripe', which comes from Proto-Germanic 'rīpan', meaning 'to grow, to become mature'. The use of 'un-' as a prefix for adjectives has been common in English since the early periods, often creating opposites or indicating the absence of a quality. In this case, 'unriper' emerged as a more specific term to describe fruits that have yet to achieve their full maturity, highlighting the continuous nature of ripening processes in botanical contexts. Over time, this finding has been significant in horticulture and food science, where understanding the growth stages of produce influences practices in agriculture and food preparation.