Unripest: meaning, definitions and examples
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unripest
[ ʌnˈraɪpɪst ]
fruit condition
Unripest refers to the stage of fruit that is least ripe, indicating that it has not yet reached maturity or the optimal flavor and texture for consumption. This term is often used in botanical or culinary contexts to describe the progression of ripening in fruits.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The unripest bananas are often green and hard.
- Farmers usually harvest unripest fruits for shipping.
- Unripest tomatoes are not suitable for salads.
Translations
Translations of the word "unripest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imaduro
🇮🇳 अपरिपक्व
🇩🇪 unreif
🇮🇩 belum matang
🇺🇦 недостиглий
🇵🇱 niedojrzały
🇯🇵 未熟な
🇫🇷 immature
🇪🇸 inmaduro
🇹🇷 olgunlaşmamış
🇰🇷 미숙한
🇸🇦 غير ناضج
🇨🇿 nezralý
🇸🇰 nezrelý
🇨🇳 未成熟的
🇸🇮 nezrel
🇮🇸 óþroska
🇰🇿 жетілмеген
🇬🇪 არაწვდილი
🇦🇿 yetkin olmayan
🇲🇽 inmaduro
Etymology
The term 'unripest' is derived from the base word 'ripe,' which comes from the Old English 'ripe,' meaning 'mature' or 'fully developed.' The prefix 'un-' is a common English prefix used to indicate negation or the opposite. The blending of these elements emphasizes the state of being not ripe or the least developed stage of ripeness. Over time, the word has evolved to be used specifically in agricultural and culinary discussions, often focusing on fruits and vegetables.