Unscrambled: meaning, definitions and examples

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unscrambled

 

[ ʌnˈskræmbəld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

word arrangement

Unscrambled refers to something that has been restored to its original or correct order or arrangement. It is often used in the context of words, letters, or phrases that have been jumbled or mixed up. When something is unscrambled, it becomes clear and comprehensible. This term can apply to puzzles, games, or tasks that involve rearranging information for clarity.

Synonyms

arranged, ordered, organized

Examples of usage

  • The scrambled letters were finally unscrambled.
  • She managed to unscramble the confusing message.
  • The team worked together to unscramble the code.
  • Unscrambled words are easier to read.

Translations

Translations of the word "unscrambled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desembaralhado

🇮🇳 सुलझाया हुआ

🇩🇪 entschlüsselt

🇮🇩 dibelah

🇺🇦 розгаданий

🇵🇱 rozwiązany

🇯🇵 解読された

🇫🇷 décrypté

🇪🇸 desenredado

🇹🇷 çözülmüş

🇰🇷 풀린

🇸🇦 مفكك

🇨🇿 rozluštěný

🇸🇰 rozlúštený

🇨🇳 解开的

🇸🇮 razrešen

🇮🇸 leysir

🇰🇿 шешілген

🇬🇪 გადაჭრილი

🇦🇿 həll edilmiş

🇲🇽 resuelto

Etymology

The word 'unscrambled' is derived from the verb 'scramble', which means to mix up or confuse, and the prefix 'un-', indicating a reversal or negation. The term 'scramble' has origins in Middle English, coming from the word 'scrambelen', which means to climb quickly or to move in a disorderly fashion. The application of 'scramble' expanded over the years to include the mixing of letters and words, leading to the formation of the word 'unscrambled' as a way to describe the process of putting something back into an ordered state. The prefix 'un-' has been used throughout the English language to denote the opposite state or action, making 'unscrambled' a logical formation within the context of language and clarity.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,897, 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.